Social/Emotional Tips for Families to
Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
Welcome aboard!

Each week you will receive tips to help your child prepare for this amazing journey! The North Penn School District is still currently planning what school will look like in September. Further information will be provided to families as we move into the summer. We are honored to partner with you and your child as they begin this school adventure at North Penn!

Today, we will be talking about tying our shoes...

Teaching Kids to Tie Their Shoes
Unfortunately, learning to tie shoelaces doesn’t come easily for all kids. Children develop the fine motor control to manipulate the laces anywhere between four and six years old. Velcro shoes can be a great option if your child isn’t ready for tying yet. But, keep at it! Here are some of our favorite shoe-tying methods and tips.
How to Teach Kids to Tie Shoes

by Pam Barley
The Inspired Treehouse
Bunny Ear Method

“Bunny ears, bunny ears, playing by a tree. Criss-crossed the tree, trying to catch me.”
Books about Shoelaces
I Can Tie My Own Shoelaces
by Oakley Graham
Fancy Nancy: Tie Your Shoes
by Scholastic
What Will I do if I Can’t Tie my Shoe?
by Heidi Kilgras
For questions or more information about social/emotional tips for incoming kindergarten students, please contact your school guidance counselor.
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