Dressing Frame: Lacing

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Age
3-6

Materials

 * Two flaps of cloth with five shoelace holes on both sides, on a wooden frame.

Preparation
This is an individual presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress shows the child how to untie the shoelace.
 * 2) Untie the knot.
 * 3) Pull lace out from each hole, one by one, starting from the bottom.
 * 4) Starting from the top, insert the shoelace into the first hole on the right side of the flap, through the first hole on the opposite side of the flap.
 * 5) Make sure the shoelace is at equal length at both sides of the shoe by holding the shoelaces end up straight.
 * 6) Adjust the position to make sure the ends meet.
 * 7) Starting from the right, insert the shoelace through the bottom of the second hole on the left side of the frame.
 * 8) Then on the left, insert the shoelace through the bottom of the second hole on the right side of the frame.
 * 9) Continue doing this, alternating between right and left, till the end.
 * 10) Tie a bow.

Control Of Error
There is a shoelace hole opposite each other.

Purpose
Direct aims: 


 * To teach a child how to tie and untie shoe laces.

Indirect aims: 


 * To develop the child's eye hand coordination.
 * To develop the child's fine motor control.
 * To develop the child's concentration.
 * To develop the child's independence.
 * To satisfy the child's need for order.