webkinz next noob questions!

i am a daily webkinz classic player & an occasional next player, normally just to collect money to go towards the transferable halloween & christmas themes. i don’t know why but next confused me really badly, i have no clue what all i should be doing.

1. what dailys should i do? i pretty much know about mining & selling my gems & the arcade.
2. i was under the impression, i’m unsure why, that the 20 year tiger gave us a free spark. does it not? also, how do you even spark?😅
3. is it possible to get far in the season challenges as a free player? i don’t think i’ve ever even gotten to level 10. thank you in advance!!🥰🥰