How to Tie Shoes for Kids

Learning to tie shoes can be a tedious activity for many kids. The steps can get complicated and leave the child overwhelmed and discouraged. Finding ways to simplify the process is beneficial for everyone. It will take several practice tries before a child accomplishes this learned skill. As a parent, remain patient and encouraging throughout the process. Before long, your child will succeed in learning to tie his own shoes.

Things You'll Need

  • Sneakers

Instructions

    • 1

      Grab the ends of both shoelaces and pull up tightly.

    • 2

      Make an "X" with the shoelaces. You will have to switch the ends of the laces into the other hand to keep from crossing your hands together.

    • 3

      Take one end of a shoelace and poke it through the triangular hole at the bottom of the "X".

    • 4

      Pull both ends of the laces up tightly. You should see the shoelaces are crossed on top of your sneakers.

    • 5

      Make two bunny ears with each shoelace. Cross the bunny ears together, leaving a small hole open between the ears, near the bottom.

    • 6

      Wrap one bunny ear over and through the hole at the bottom, then pull tightly.

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