Lacing Shoes
Have you ever gotten frustrated while trying to thread a needle? Sometimes that tiny, little piece of string just won’t go into that itty, bitty hole. You lick the end or cut off the frayed pieces, and after several tries you finally end with success. This is much like how a young child might attempt to lace a shoe.
You may need to start with a pair of your own tennis shoes since children’s shoes with laces are becoming more of a rare commodity. Remove the laces and hand one of the shoes to your child. Slowly, show your child how to insert the lace into the first two holes near the toe. Then, let your child try to do the same. Be patient. Remember that, to your child, this is similar to you trying to thread a needle.
Next, show your child how to use a criss-cross pattern to lace the rest of the shoe. Give him a few minutes to try and mimic your actions. Give gentle guidance if your child gets frustrated, and pour on the praise when he laces successfully. Before you know it, your child will be lacing like a pro and will be asking to learn to tie his shoes.
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Written by BRWI Staff on June 8, 2011
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