Tying shoelaces is a simple process. All adults think so. But for children, laces can be a real challenge. You can start teaching a child to tie them from the age of 4. By this age, his fingers will be ready to work with small objects, he will be able to quickly and efficiently cope with this difficult science. But before you start learning, you need to prepare.
Pay close attention to your child's motivation
There is no need to forcefully teach a child to tie his shoelaces, to force him to get down to business, saying that everyone can do it, and he, such a bad guy, will never learn. With this approach, the child is unlikely to want to learn to tie shoelaces at all.
Try to generate interest in the process. Favorite cartoon characters will make you want to learn how to lace up your shoes. Barboskins in one of the "Lace" series explain to the kid how to cope with naughty strings on shoes.
Toys deserve special attention - lacing
This is a great helper for parents in such a difficult task. Bright, attractive, clear to use, they allow the kid to learn how to handle laces in the form of a game.
By stringing the details, the child will discreetly learn to insert the end of the lace into the hole in the correct order. There are models, when playing with which the child only needs to thread a ribbon through the hole, and toys in which a bow is tied from a lace.
Not all laces are good for getting started.
Choose medium thick round cotton laces with a comfortable iron or plastic tip. The round shape of the laces will help the child to hold them firmly in the hand, while the flat one, on the contrary, will slip out.
Laces with silk thread will not work. They come loose quickly and minimize all your joint efforts.
No matter how long the process lasts, do not lose patience
At the first setbacks, do not slip your child's favorite old slippers with Velcro, try to achieve a result together. Do not shout, do not scold the kid for mistakes. What seems to an adult to be an absolutely simple task can cause a lot of difficulties for a child.
Try to praise every little thing more often. I put the end of the lace into the hole - well done! I was able to tie a knot - great! Any negative on the part of adults for a long time will discourage the child from the desire to continue what he started. Get down to business in a good mood, and then everything will definitely work out.
