The children are always so proud when they can tie their shoes. I always start with two different colored laces and tie one end in a knot.  Then put the knot under your leg and tie the string around your thigh like it is a shoe. Please follow the directions below to practice tying at home.

 

Shoe Tying

Right handed Child

 

*use two different colored laces that are tied together to ties a bow around the leg

 

1.  Make an “X”

     Put the top lace back through the hole, pull each string with a hand

 

2.  Make a balloon and “crab” pinch shut (with right hand)

     *make sure your child pinches with the right index and thumb

 

3. Tie up the balloon (wrap the string around the right thumb and“balloon” but in front of the right index finger). Push the string through the hole (with the right index)

 

4. Pinch the loop (that is pushed through with the right index)  

 

5. Your right hand “crab” pinches the original balloon.  Squeeze both loops closed and pull at the same time.

 

Congratulations…. you have just tied your shoes!