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Watch the animals light up, then tap them in the same order!
Holding a sequence in your head and repeating it trains working memory and attention — the same skills children use to follow instructions, do mental maths and read longer words. Tip: say the animals out loud (“cat, frog, cat”) — naming things helps the brain remember them.
Holding a sequence in mind and repeating it in order trains working memory and attention, the same abilities children use to follow multi-step instructions and to read and calculate. In Copy the Lights, four animal buttons light up with their own sound; children watch, then tap them back in the same order. Each round adds one more step, from two up to eleven, with three lives to keep the game encouraging.
Best for ages 4–12
It is the ability to hold and use information for a short time — like remembering a phone number while dialling. It supports reading, maths and following instructions.
Remembering 5 to 6 steps is typical around age 7; adults usually manage about 7. Every child improves with practice.
Yes — see our guide on boosting children’s focus and attention in the Parents section.
Sequences, patterns and robot puzzles — coding that trains memory and logic, for kids 4–13, offline and free on Google Play.
