Chore guide
Get up with your own alarm
Turn off your alarm and get out of bed.
- 2 stars
- Ages 8 to 12
- Daily
- Morning and bedtime
From about age 8, many children can wake up with their own alarm clock. It is a gentle step towards owning their whole morning routine.
Try this week with your kids
Noki suggests a first week of quests and rewards for your kids. You change what you like before you start.
Why it matters
Waking up on their own means kids start the day in charge, and parents stop being the alarm. It works best when bedtime is regular and early enough.
Steps for kids
- Set your alarm before bed.
- When it rings, turn it off.
- Sit up and stretch.
- Stand up and open the curtains.
How to teach it by age
- Ages 7 to 8
Try it at weekends first, with a grown-up nearby.
- Ages 9 to 10
Use the alarm on school days. A backup knock from you is fine at first.
- Ages 11 to 12
They set and use the alarm on their own every day.
