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OT Tip Sheet: Shoelace Tying Skills

Young boy outdoors crouching on gravel path tying red shoelaces on dark hiking shoes.

Tying shoelaces builds independence, coordination, and fine motor skills. Use two-handed play, backward chaining, and fun methods like the ‘bunny ear’ technique.