CHILDREN'S GARDENS 65 



and raking alternately, the whole area can be finished 

 without walking upon the loosened earth. 



There should be no distinction as to sex in any of 

 this work, and the teacher should work with the chil- 

 dren as far as it is possible to do so, and watch and 

 instruct also. 



Grade the whole surface to avoid long-standing 



puddles. If the surface is flat, regrade so the center 

 is slightly higher. 



In changing grades, remember to save top soil. The 

 top soil should be shoveled into piles, the ground be- 



