R.C. asks from Mattapan, MA on March 11, 2008
Tips for Tying Shoelaces
My seven year old son is having a very hard time learning to tie his shoelaces. Any tips at this point he is able to tie a loose knot. I am in the process of having my son evaluated for attention Deficit Disorder. He is often redirected while in class,
tend to work best when in a one on one setting. But getting his shoes tied and buttoning his school shirt has proven to be quite a task.
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K.T. answers from Boston on March 11, 2008
Velcro or slip ons!!!
I realize perhaps you want him to learn to tie the laces, but if it is an issue they do make some velcro and lots of slip on shoes/sneakers for young boys.
Maybe have some tieing/lacing tools to help him learn on something other than his own shoes, until he learns how to do it, just to avoid frustration.
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C.T. answers from Bangor on March 11, 2008
Start with bigger 'laces' by using a jumproap... step on the middle and learn to tie the knees...
My son wears the velcro and is 6. I'm not worried about shoelaces yet - I don't even tie *MY* shoes (I buy them, tie them once, and then slip on)...
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K.W. answers from New London on March 15, 2008
My daughter has ADHD. I don't know if this had anything to do with it, but she took a very long time learning to tie laces. I went with velcro for awhile. She is now 11. She ties everything in double knots and is still slow at times but she did learn at her own pace. Don't worry, he will get it eventually.
B.B. answers from Boston on March 12, 2008
Have you tried Bunny ears??
B.P. answers from Boston on March 12, 2008
This may sound silly but have you tried having him practice with a shoe that is not on his foot? It does take practice...some kids just 'get it' sooner than others.
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