What is the best way to teach my 2 year old how to tie her shoe lace?

Answer 1

@ the age of 2 is a little young ..

Many children get frustrated when trying to learn how to tie shoelaces. While there's no miraculous solution other than patience and lots of practice, there are ways that you can help your child acquire this useful skill.


Steps:
1. Wait until your child is ready. Most children develop the dexterity needed to tie shoelaces between the ages of 4 and 6. Girls are often ready to learn slightly earlier than boys.

2. Make sure your child knows right from left before you try to teach him how to tie his shoes.

3. Choose one method of lace tying, and teach it consistently. Make sure that everyone who may be trying to help your child learn this skill is offering the same method. Otherwise, he may get confused.

4. Make up a game or poem to help your child remember the necessary steps.

5. Make sure that you and your child are side by side rather than opposite each other when you demonstrate. That way he'll be able to copy your movements rather than mirror them.

6. Give your child lots of praise when he gets it right.

Tips:
To help your child differentiate left from right, try putting a sticker on one hand or tying a piece of yarn around one wrist.

One easy method of shoe tying is to have your child make two loops, then tie them together in a simple knot. This is easier than bow tying and just as effective.

If your child is left-handed and you aren't, try to find an adult "lefty" to help teach him this skill.


Warnings:
Be sure to teach your children how to do this, even though alternatives are available. Velcro shoes and elastic "no lace" laces may be fun for your kids, but they'll have to learn how to tie their shoes eventually, and basic knot and bow tying is a good skill to know.

Tips from eHow Users:
Bunny Ears by eHow Friend
I discovered this way of tying shoelaces by watching "Raising Helen." The story goes like this: "Make two bunny ears. The bunny runs around the tree. The bunny jumps in a hole. Close it up tight!"

This technique really works! The child doesn't need to know left from right, and all they have to remember is the story of the little bunny.

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Teaching a Child to Tie Shoes by Genie Ruddle
Use one colored lace and a white lace. It really helps with visually distinguishing when it comes to the loop, fold-over part. You can also make a "big shoe" using cardboard, punch holes and use real laces, using the 2 different colors for practicing lacing and tying.My daughter had this skill "down pat" by age 3 because it was in the 3-6 class at her Montessori and they had choices to do what they wanted! :)

Hugs from a Loving Mom to a Brilliant, as well as beautiful 8 year old Jared and Our Angel, Zachary (taken to soon but who will always remain in our heart) ~ Mel

Answer 2

My siblings and I all have high IQs. However none of us learned how to tie our shoes at age 2 years old. Wait until she is 4 or older. I was 6 years old when I learned how to tie my shoe. Most 2 year olds do not have a capability to do this type of a task that requires this much concentration and fine motor skills.

Answer 3

When I was a child I learnt the "bunny ear method" lol. This is where you make loops out of both of the laces and then tie them together as you would a knot. I remember my brother showing me this, and it only took one time. I later learnt the method that most people use. I'm sure you could find some videos on Youtube with videos of different methods.

Answer 4

Well its kind of hard to teach a 2 year old to tie their shoes. I was about 3-4 when I learned. My mom taught me the bunny ears. I learned because I was interested in how to tie bunnys ears. Like i tried to do with my own bunny!!!haha

Answer 5

Show the child how - u know the bunny ears and loops and then, repeat- dont push, after all mom/dad "I'm only two." You might be tying the laces until the little one gets it, I'd say at least another year or so.... but children develop differently. Remember DONT PUSH.

Answer 6

You're pushing her too far too soon.Kids have little chubby fingers,they are'nt meant to tie laces,hold cutlery,write,and all the other stuff that comes later.Were you able to tie your laces at 2? Get her velcro fastening ones,but don't expect her to be able to put her shoes on and fasten them straight away,whatever they are.

Answer 7

Many children get frustrated when trying to learn how to tie shoelaces. While there's no miraculous solution other than patience and lots of practice, there are ways that you can help your child acquire this useful skill.

Steps:
1. Wait until your child is ready. Most children develop the dexterity needed to tie shoelaces between the ages of 4 and 6. Girls are often ready to learn slightly earlier than boys.

2. Make sure your child knows right from left before you try to teach him how to tie his shoes.

3. Choose one method of lace tying, and teach it consistently. Make sure that everyone who may be trying to help your child learn this skill is offering the same method. Otherwise, he may get confused.

4. Make up a game or poem to help your child remember the necessary steps.

5. Make sure that you and your child are side by side rather than opposite each other when you demonstrate. That way he'll be able to copy your movements rather than mirror them.

6. Give your child lots of praise when he gets it right.

Tips:
To help your child differentiate left from right, try putting a sticker on one hand or tying a piece of yarn around one wrist.

One easy method of shoe tying is to have your child make two loops, then tie them together in a simple knot. This is easier than bow tying and just as effective.

If your child is left-handed and you aren't, try to find an adult "lefty" to help teach him this skill.


Warnings:
Be sure to teach your children how to do this, even though alternatives are available. Velcro shoes and elastic "no lace" laces may be fun for your kids, but they'll have to learn how to tie their shoes eventually, and basic knot and bow tying is a good skill to know.

Tips from eHow Users:
Bunny Ears by eHow Friend
I discovered this way of tying shoelaces by watching "Raising Helen." The story goes like this: "Make two bunny ears. The bunny runs around the tree. The bunny jumps in a hole. Close it up tight!"

This technique really works! The child doesn't need to know left from right, and all they have to remember is the story of the little bunny.

Answer 8

Get her velcro shoes. 2 year olds don't have the dexterity in their fingers yet to tie shoes.

Answer 9

just go step by step with the bunny ears and all that my niece learned how to tie her shoes at 2 but getting velcro shoes doesn't hurt either

Answer 10

A two year old? Come on, let her be a child just a few more years. Don't hassle her into rules and mannors right now...