Set up a reward your child works toward

By The Tandli Team · Parents, educators & builders Published August 13, 2026

Short answer

Open the reward setup and choose a token style and a goal your child cares about. As they finish steps, tokens drop into a visual jar that fills toward the goal. When it's full, they claim the reward with a little celebration, and you can review what they've earned over time.

Step by step

1

Choose a token and a goal

In the reward setup, pick the token style your child likes — marbles, stars, coins — and set how many fill the jar. Match the goal to something real they're excited about, like a trip to the park.
2

Your child watches it fill

Each finished step drops a token in. The jar filling up turns abstract progress into something your child can see — which supports motivation and patience.
3

They claim the reward

When the jar reaches the goal, your child claims the reward with a gentle celebration. It's the quiet payoff at the end of the routine, not a distraction during it.
4

Review what they've earned

Check the reward history to see what's been earned and how often. Encouragement for your child and a bit of insight for you — never a scoreboard.

A reward works best when it’s predictable, not a surprise — your child knows what they’re working toward and can see how close they are. That’s the difference between a planned token system and bribery: the ‘reward’ is a natural, expected next step you set up in advance, and the filling jar makes the progress toward it visible the whole way.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of reward should I choose?

Something real and motivating that your child is genuinely excited about — extra story time, a favourite snack, a trip to the park. The reward is what gives the tokens meaning, so pick something that matters to them.

How many steps should fill the jar?

You decide the goal, so you can match the challenge to your child. Start small — a jar that fills quickly builds the habit and the sense of accomplishment — then raise it as they're ready.

Is this the same as a token board?

Yes. Tandli's reward jar is a digital token economy: each finished step adds a token, and reaching the goal earns the reward. It makes a well-known strategy visual and concrete.

Set up a reward your child works toward

Step by step

Frequently asked questions

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