Chore guide
Take out the trash
Tie the bag and take it to the outside bin.
- 2 stars
- Ages 9 to 12
- Weekly
- Tidy and home
Children aged 9 and up can take the household trash to the outdoor bin, put in a new bag and bring the bins to the curb on collection day with a grown-up's help.
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
Taking out the trash is a real family job. Kids who do it see that a household runs on everyone's help.
Steps for kids
- Tie the full trash bag.
- Carry it to the outdoor bin.
- Put the lid down.
- Put a new bag in the kitchen bin.
- Wash your hands.
How to teach it by age
- Ages 9 to 10
They take the bag out. A grown-up handles the curb on collection day.
- Ages 11 to 12
They manage the bins on collection day, including recycling.
