Paper Mingle helps kids practice and improve the following skills:

Working Memory: Recalling and retaining information in our minds while working.

Each puzzle in Paper Mingle requires the player to remember what combinations of paper circles lead to new ones. The player needs to remember these combinations while moving the pieces around on the board to set up possible combinations. Players who struggle with Working Memory might have difficulty remembering what paper circles combine to create the new circles they need for the puzzle. Starting with the lower levels and practicing with fewer options can help reinforce the basic combinations before the player moves on to more complicated levels in the game. There are also hints that can be used as a tool if the player is truly stuck and cannot remember what combination they need to move on. 

Planning: Developing a systematic approach for setting and achieving goals.

Each puzzle in Paper Mingle needs to be completed in a certain number of moves. There is also limited space on the board, meaning that the player cannot simply continue to add paper circles until they get a perfect combination in just the right spot. Figuring out where you need to move the circles based on the ultimate goal circle is a good way for the player to practice their planning skills. If the player struggles with this, they may find themselves repeating a level several times before getting the correct shape combination. Players can practice by using the earlier levels as a way to become comfortable with the game board and how the circles move. They can then get a better idea of how more complicated combinations will work in future levels.