Chore guide
Water the plants
Give each plant a drink when its soil feels dry.
- 1 star
- Ages 3 to 12
- Weekly
- Outdoor and pets
Watering plants is a lovely chore from age 3 with a small watering can. By 7 kids can check which plants need water on their own.
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
Caring for plants teaches patience and responsibility, and kids love seeing things grow.
Steps for kids
- Fill your watering can halfway.
- Touch the soil: is it dry?
- Water slowly around the plant.
- Stop when the soil is damp.
- Wipe up any spills.
How to teach it by age
- Ages 3 to 4
Water 1 or 2 plants with a small can, with you showing how much.
- Ages 5 to 6
Water all the indoor plants on watering day.
- Ages 7 to 8
Use the finger test to decide which plants need water.
- Ages 9 to 10
Care for the garden or balcony plants too.
