How to tie shoes: videos and songs for kids

Preschool and kindergarten (ages 3–6) · 16 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

This playlist teaches shoe tying step by step. Caitie's "Learn To Tie Your Shoes!" and CoComelon's "Tie Your Shoes Song" make it fun, and Jess from My OT & Me shows several methods slowly. Use an A–B loop on the step that's tricky, slow it to 0.75×, and Repeat one until the bow comes out right.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Learn To Tie Your Shoes!Learn To Tie Your Shoes!Super Simple Play with Caitie!Play from here Loop
  2. 2Tie Your Shoes Song | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsTie Your Shoes Song | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsCocomelon - Nursery RhymesPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Learn How to Tie a Shoe Step by Step | Tying Shoes Children's SongI Can Tie My Shoes by Patty ShuklaLearn How to Tie a Shoe Step by Step | Tying Shoes Children's SongI Can Tie My Shoes by Patty ShuklaPatty Shukla Kids TV - Children's songsPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Lyla in the Loop | Stu Tries Tying His Shoes | PBS KIDSLyla in the Loop | Stu Tries Tying His Shoes | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  5. 5ARTHUR | Bud's Shoe Tying Lesson | PBS KIDSARTHUR | Bud's Shoe Tying Lesson | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Caillou Learns How To Tie His Shoes 👟 | Caillou | Cartoons For KidsCaillou Learns How To Tie His Shoes 👟 | Caillou | Cartoons For KidsCaillou - WildBrainPlay from here Loop
  7. 7How to TIE YOUR SHOELACES 👟| Step by Step Guide for KidsHow to TIE YOUR SHOELACES 👟| Step by Step Guide for KidsJess - My OT & MePlay from here Loop
  8. 8How to TIE YOUR SHOELACES 👟 | Hack 2 | Step by Step Guide for KidsHow to TIE YOUR SHOELACES 👟 | Hack 2 | Step by Step Guide for KidsJess - My OT & MePlay from here Loop
  9. 9How to TIE YOUR SHOELACES 👟 | Hack 3 | Step by Step Guide for Kids | Caterpillar LacesHow to TIE YOUR SHOELACES 👟 | Hack 3 | Step by Step Guide for Kids | Caterpillar LacesJess - My OT & MePlay from here Loop
  10. 10How to TIE YOUR SHOELACES 👟 | Hack 4 | Step by Step Guide for KidsHow to TIE YOUR SHOELACES 👟 | Hack 4 | Step by Step Guide for KidsJess - My OT & MePlay from here Loop
  11. 114 Best Methods for Tying Shoe Laces 👟 | Teaching | How To | Compilation4 Best Methods for Tying Shoe Laces 👟 | Teaching | How To | CompilationJess - My OT & MePlay from here Loop
  12. 12Tying Shoe Laces The Easy Way! Easy way for children with motor difficulties.Tying Shoe Laces The Easy Way! Easy way for children with motor difficulties.Your Kids OTPlay from here Loop
  13. 13How to tie shoes: The bunny ears methodHow to tie shoes: The bunny ears methodToday's ParentPlay from here Loop
  14. 14How to teach your kid to tie shoesHow to teach your kid to tie shoesToday's ParentPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Shoelace Tying: Secret Occupational Therapist Tips to Teach a Child How to Tie ShoelacesShoelace Tying: Secret Occupational Therapist Tips to Teach a Child How to Tie ShoelacesEmma HubbardPlay from here Loop
  16. 16How to tie your shoes: easy shoebox craftHow to tie your shoes: easy shoebox craftToday's ParentPlay from here Loop

When can children learn to tie their shoes?

Many children learn somewhere between ages 5 and 7 (kindergarten to grade 2), and some later. It takes finger strength and patience, and velcro is fine in the meantime. If fine motor tasks are very hard for your child, an occupational therapist can help.

How do A–B loops help with shoe tying?

Drag A and B around the step your child is stuck on, such as crossing the laces or making the second loop, and it replays on its own. Slow it to 0.75× so each finger move is clear, then practise on a real shoe beside the screen.

Frequently asked questions

Which method should we try first?

Try bunny ears or the one-loop method and see which clicks for your child. Some videos here use two-colored laces, which make it easier to see which lace is which. The Today's Parent and Emma Hubbard videos explain the steps for grown-ups.

Can my child practise without wearing the shoe?

Yes. Today's Parent shows how to make a practice board from a shoebox. Put a video on Repeat one and tie along on the board, which is easier to see than a shoe on a foot.