Learning to tie Shoelaces
- Posted by spectrum
- On April 18, 2019
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Learning to tie shoelaces can be a tricky fine motor skill for children to learn. One day the child may get it, and the next day they can totally forget it. Learning how to tie shoelaces takes patience and practice from both the child and parent. Every child has a different learning style so making the activity fun and interesting can aide the child’s learning experience.
There are prerequisite skills that affect how children learn to tie their shoelaces. They are listed below:
- Hand- eye coordination
- Fine motor skills
- Bilateral coordination skills
- Visual perception
- Tactile perception
- Motor planning
Tips to consider while teaching children tying shoelaces:
- Eliminate distractions- teach in a quiet room
- Teach one method at a time- Don’t overcrowd their minds
- Use cotton flat laces and mark the laces with colours to make it easier
- Sit next to your child, not opposite to teach from the same vantage point
- Practice constantly
- Be patient
Resources for shoelaces practice:
- Shoelace board
- Let’s lace book
- Egg carton with shoelaces
- Shoes with shoelaces