How to Train a Child to Tie Their Shoe Laces

One of the biggest milestones for a child is when they can finally tie their own shoelaces. With a bit of persistence and patience, your child will be on their way to learning this useful skill in no time. Although there are several different ways, the "Bunny Ears" method, also known as "Two Loop Shoelace Knot," is a favorite. Not only is it creative, but it is easier for younger children to grasp than the traditional "Standard Shoelace Knot."

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Instructions

Bunny Ears Method
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  Grab a shoelace in each hand and cross the laces to form an "X."
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  With the "X" in place, wrap the top lace under the bottom lace around to the front to form a knot. Pull in opposite directions. This will be your starter knot.
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  Tell your child you'll be making "bunny ears" by looping each lace to form an ear. Hold the "ears" in place with your fingers.
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  Take the two bunny ears and criss-cross the loops to form another "X," making sure that the right ear is on top of the left ear.
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  Take the right ear and wrap it around the other, bringing it to the front.
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  Grab both loops and pull in opposite directions to secure the knot.
Standard Shoelace Knot Method
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  Grab a shoelace in each hand and cross the laces to form an "X."
- 8
  
  With the "X" in place, wrap the top lace under the bottom lace around to the front to form a knot. Pull in opposite directions for your starter knot.
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  Make a loop with the right lace.
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  Take the left lace and wrap it around the right loop, feeding it underneath into the hole that is formed at the base.
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  Grab both loops and pull into opposite directions to secure the knot.

Tips & Warnings

Make sure your child is old enough to grasp the concept. Usually, this is considered to be between four and six years old.
It is best for the parent and child to each have a shoe and follow the steps together.
Use different-colored shoelaces.
You can make up a story accomodating the steps to make it more interesting for your child.
Gently encourage your child to practice as much as possible.

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JennyNealMccloud May 11, 2011
trying to find a good way to teach my son how to tie his shoes!

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