Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Island helps kids practice and improve the following skills:

Time Management

Being efficient and aware of our use of time and effort.

Ice Cream Island is a cooking game where the player has to build recipes before the customer gets tired of waiting. This means that in order to be successful at the game, a player must be able to keep pace. They must be able to look at the recipe, process the ingredients in the right order, and present it to the customer, all while staying aware of the timer (in this case, represented by hearts) counting down. If they do not manage their time in this manner, the player will not earn the maximum number of stars and will receive treasure boxes (containing new equipment and ingredients) at a slower rate. Since this app is aimed at children as young as 3 years old, the timer is much more forgiving than the average "management" app.

Working Memory

Recalling and retaining information in our minds while working.

In order to play this game, the player must be able to follow directions. Each customer will walk onto the screen with a specific treat in mind. The player must identify, remember, and gather the ingredients, paying attention to the customer's request. The more times the player has to refer back to the customer's order (rather than using their own working memory skills), the longer it will take to complete an order. If they do complete the order, they will not get any stars, which will keep new levels and equipment from being unlocked.