Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector helps kids practice and improve the following skills:

Self-Control: Identifying activities to improve response inhibition

Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is a relaxing game where all you are required to do is watch cats nap, play, and eat. It can be used as a relaxation app or as a way to just quick check in when you are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. These types of apps can be used to regulate emotions or prevent undesirable reactions to situations because they provide a brief and relaxing outlet to the situation at hand without being too time consuming or addictive. Simply checking in on cats for a few minutes every day can be what some people need to refocus their attention or divert negative behavior into something more positive. 

Planning: Planning for future goals and long term projects.

The currency you use to purchase items in the game is given to you by the cats as they leave your yard/home. Cats will give you either regular fish or special golden ones that you collect when you open the app. Because it can take a long time to accumulate these fish, the player needs to use their planning skills to determine which food/items/upgrades they want to prioritize over others. Some rare cats will only visit if you have the items they like, so planning to have these items available also requires making sure you have the correct amount of fish needed to purchase them.