- Reading comprehension: The child has to read the instructions and descriptions of upgrades and achievements to understand how to play the game and what they need to do to progress.
- Vocabulary: The child is exposed to new words such as "cursor," "grandma," and "prism" that they may not have encountered before.
- Math vocabulary: The child learns math terms such as "multiplier," "addition," and "exponential" in the context of the game.
- Counting and addition: The child has to count the number of cookies they have and add them up to purchase upgrades and buildings.
- Exponential growth: The child learns about exponential growth as the number of cookies they earn per second increases as they purchase more upgrades and buildings.
- Goal-setting: The child sets goals for themselves in terms of how many cookies they want to earn and what upgrades they want to purchase.
One way to continue developing English Language Arts skills through this activity is to have the child write a short story or paragraph about their experience playing the game. They can describe their strategy, their favorite upgrades, and what they learned about math and vocabulary. This can also be a fun way to practice writing skills and creativity.