Leaf Rake

Lightweight, this beginner’s leaf rake has been designed for young gardeners in KS1 and lower KS2. It has a durable metal head with strong tines and a comfortable contoured handle.

• A useful tool for clearing leaves in the school garden.

• The use of tools in a school garden can help develop a child’s fine motor skills and hand eye co-ordination.

• To teach a child how to use a leaf rake safely, demonstrate that they should hold it properly, keeping it pointed to the ground in order to keep tines away from their own and other children’s faces.