Reward – The Reward given to a Katan who fulfills a Mitzvah:<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a> Although a minor is not formally obligated in the performance of mitzvot, nevertheless, when a child does perform a mitzvah, he receives reward for doing so. Furthermore, the very act of performing the mitzvah is considered a meaningful fulfillment in the context of the mitzvah of education (chinuch). This is not considered inferior to the case of one who is not commanded yet nevertheless performs a mitzvah, who likewise receives reward for his actions. So too, the actions of a minor—despite the lack of formal obligation—are significant and valued by Hashem to give him reward.
<a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> See Mahariy Mintz 1; Chikrei Lev O.C. 74; Noda Beyehuda Tinyana Y.D. 164; Maharam Shock O.C. 269; Machaneh Chaim E.H. 2:34; See Toras Hakatan Chapter 37

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Reward – The Reward given to a Katan who fulfills a Mitzvah:[1] Although a minor is not formally obligated in the performance of mitzvot, nevertheless, when a child does perform a mitzvah, he receives reward for doing so. Furthermore, the very act of performing the mitzvah is considered a meaningful