<p>Tying laces is one of the skills that requires great patience from both child and parent, but it's also one of the most rewarding life skills, giving your child a real sense of accomplishment and independence. Use a large old shoe or a practice board made from wood or cardboard with two laces attached.</p><p>Break the skill into small steps, teaching each one separately before linking it to the next, using simple words or a small story like "the bunny loops around the tree and jumps in the hole" to make it easier to remember.</p><ul><li>Prepare a large old shoe or a practice board with two long laces.</li><li>First teach your child how to make one simple knot.</li><li>Use a simple story to link the bow-tying steps in a fun, memorable order.</li><li>Practice one step per day without pushing your child to master it all at once.</li><li>Celebrate every bit of progress — this skill takes weeks of practice.</li></ul>