Raking Leaves — Turn It Into a Quest
Raking leaves gets kids outdoors and active while keeping the garden tidy. With PointUp, autumn cleanup becomes a seasonal quest with brilliant rewards.
Age-Appropriate Guide
Young (Ages 4–6)
Use a small rake to gather leaves into piles. Jump in the leaf pile as a reward!
Middle (Ages 7–10)
Rake a section of the garden and bag the leaves. Learn about composting.
Older (Ages 11+)
Full garden leaf clearance including raking, bagging, and composting or disposing properly.
Tips to Make It Fun
- Make it a weekend quest during autumn
- Turn it into a competition — biggest leaf pile wins
- Let younger kids jump in the pile before bagging
- Combine with watering plants for a 'garden hero' combo quest
Suggested Quest Rewards in PointUp
| Difficulty | XP | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 15 XP | 10 Gold |
| Medium | 25 XP | 15 Gold |
| Hard | 40 XP | 25 Gold |
How to Set It Up in PointUp
- Step 1: Open the app and tap "Create Quest"
- Step 2: Choose the "Outdoor" category
- Step 3: Set the difficulty and rewards
- Step 4: Assign to your child and set a deadline (optional)
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