Push Sushi helps kids practice and improve the following skills:

Flexibility: Adapting and adjusting to changing conditions and expectations. 

The puzzles in Push Sushi require that the player think in a flexible manner. Each piece of sushi can move only one way; vertically or horizontally. This means that to clear the path for the main piece of sushi to leave the board, the player needs to be open to how each piece can move around on the board and in what order they need to be moved in one direction or another. Players who struggle with flexibility may find it difficult to complete the puzzles in the shortest number of moves or complete the puzzle at all. In order to practice flexibility, the player should start with earlier levels and repeat them, trying different orders and movements to see how they can complete the puzzle in as few moves as possible. 

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

Completing the puzzles in Push Sushi  in as few moves as possible ensures that the player earns the maximum number of points. This requires the player to use their planning skills to anticipate how many moves it would take to solve the puzzle before they attempt to complete it. Otherwise, they may end up adding multiple unnecessary steps to the puzzle before its completion. Players who struggle with planning should play through a few beginner levels and try not to use any hints. Looking at the puzzle before making any moves to visualize how the pieces could move is a good way to practice planning a course of action and completing the puzzle in as few moves as possible.