Taking Out the Rubbish — Turn It Into a Quest
Taking out the rubbish is a quick chore that teaches kids about responsibility and keeping the home clean. With PointUp, it's a simple quest with satisfying rewards.
Age-Appropriate Guide
Young (Ages 4–6)
Help carry small bags to the bin with a parent. Learn which bin is for recycling.
Middle (Ages 7–10)
Take the kitchen bin bag out to the wheelie bin. Learn about recycling and sorting waste.
Older (Ages 11+)
Full bin duty including replacing bin bags, sorting recycling, and wheeling bins out on collection day.
Tips to Make It Fun
- Teach recycling sorting as part of the quest
- Make it a weekly recurring quest tied to bin collection day
- Pair it with tidying the kitchen for a combo quest
- Reward extra XP for remembering without being asked
Suggested Quest Rewards in PointUp
| Difficulty | XP | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 5 XP | 3 Gold |
| Medium | 10 XP | 7 Gold |
| Hard | 15 XP | 10 Gold |
How to Set It Up in PointUp
- Step 1: Open the app and tap "Create Quest"
- Step 2: Choose the "Chores" category
- Step 3: Set the difficulty and rewards
- Step 4: Assign to your child and set a deadline (optional)
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