Tips for tying shoelaces

© Give step-by-step directions in terms children can
understand and visualize. When making the bow, ask
kids to ‘‘make two bunny ears’’ with the laces instead
of saying, ‘‘make two loops.”’

e Work through the process with the child. Show
him or her how to tie the bunny ears together and
secure them in a strong knot without losing the bow.
Demonstrate how to make sure the knot is tied tightly.

«* Reward kids’ shoe tying efforts with a gift that
will reinforce the lesson.

Easy-to-use fashion accessories are a fun and stylish
means of ensuring laces remain tied all day long.

¢ Praise children for a job well done. Shoe tying
should be among the first of many rewarding learning
experiences to which they can look forward.

ONE OF the most valuable lessons children can learn
before the first day of school is how to tie their

shoclaces properly.

Since learning to lace, tie and knot is never easy, it’s
important to start with the right tools, such as a
favorite pair of shoes, brightly colored faces and fun

accessories,

Following are several tips to help parents or older
siblings teach youngsters the art of tying their
shoelaces and, happily for you, kecping them tied.

* Make the lesson fun. Demonstrate how to make a
bow with brightly-colored ribbon, yarn or shoelaces in

varying lengths and widths.

® Show children the correct method for tying
shoelaces by tying and retying your shoelaces, slowly.

improve child’s self-esteem

WHEN CHILDREN return (to
school this fall, once again they'll
face the challenges of learning new
skills and new subjects.

Productive learning takes hard
work, dedication and, above all,
self-confidence.

Parents can take an active role
in helping children develop and
maintain a positive attitude.

Improving children’s self-esteem
is one of the most important things
a parent can do to help them
become successful. Seff-confidence
and self-esteem begin to develop
during a child's early years.

Here are some tips to help

children achieve self-esteem:

© Be positive — Children watch
parents very closely to learn how
to react. Be sure you offer positive
reactions whenever possible.

* Encourage trying — En-
courage your children not to fear
making mistakes.

Parents who teach their children
that even mistakes can be learning
opportunities broaden their
children’s perspectives because
they’re more willing to attempt
new activities.

© Teach goal setting — Teach
your children to set goals and to
focus on the steps leading 10 the

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goals. Help them learn to evaluate
their progress as they work toward
the goal.

© Encourage decision-making —
Provide opportunities for your
children to make decisions.

Try to provide two or three
alternative solutions with which
you feel comfortable. Let your
children make the choices.

If children learn this process ear-
ly on, they will gain confidence in
themselves.

You can practise these attitudes
at home and look for the same ap-
proaches in caregivers when took-
ing for quality child care.

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