Shoe Tying

Learning to Tie your Shoelaces

Welcome to learning how to tie shoelaces. This section offers a video tutorial on shoe tying. Two methods are presented. Use the one most comfortable for your child to learn. There is also a visual schedule with pictures for each step of shoe tying. At the end are tools to assist with shoe tying (two-colored laces) and alternatives to replace shoe laces.

Shoe Tying Tutorial

Shoe Tying Tutorial TTUSD.mp4

Visual Schedule for Shoe Tying

Print out and follow this step-by-step visual schedule when practicing shoe tying at home using two colored laces.

Click on image, expand by clicking "pop-out" button on top right, print and make a booklet.

Shoe Tie Visual Schedule

Shoe Tie Visual Schedule - SPAN

Tools to assist with and Alternatives to Tying Shoe Laces

Two-Colored Learning Laces

Two colored laces are helpful when learning to tie shoes. You can buy these special two-colored laces, or tie two different colored laces together. Available on Amazon.

Lock Laces

Lock laces are a good alternative to shoe laces until your child masters shoe tying. Available on Amazon.

Stretch Laces

To Make Shoes Slip-On

Stretch laces can replace traditional laces so that shoes become slip-ons, until your child masters shoe tying. Available on Amazon.