Mai Lesson
Shoe Tying Hero
Life Skills · 30 min · Any age · You and your child together
This challenge helps children master the essential life skill of tying shoelaces. By exploring knots and loops, they'll learn the practical steps needed to secure their shoes, fostering independence and fine motor skills.
What your child gets out of it
- Understand the purpose of shoelaces and knots
- Identify and create loops as part of a knot
- Successfully tie a basic shoelace knot
What you need
- Shoe with laces — Any shoe with laces will do. If you have an old shoe you don't mind handling, that's great!
- Extra shoelace — A contrasting color to the shoe's laces can make it easier to see the steps. Make sure it's long enough to practice tying. (or Thick string, Thin rope, Yarn)
How it runs
- Ready, Set, Go! · 5 min
- Untangle the Mystery · 8 min
- The Magic of a Knot · 6 min
- Lace-Up Masterclass · 9 min
- Stepping Forward · 2 min
Why it matters
Mastering shoelaces is a key step towards greater independence, like getting dressed by yourself or preparing for sports.
Mai is a tutor your child talks to out loud. Open this lesson in the app and she'll run it with them.
Open in Mai SchoolAlready have the app? Tap the link again from your phone and it opens right there.