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Perhaps, to put on their shoes (confidently tell the left from right shoe), say, by slipping onto already tied ones, or velcro-style shoes.
Would not expect kids to master ties till 6-7 yo.
Besides, the modern laces are so damn slippery and thin that they often require double ties to stay fixed.
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Perhaps, to put on their shoes (confidently tell the left from right shoe), say, by slipping onto already tied ones, or velcro-style shoes.
Would not expect kids to master ties till 6-7 yo.
Besides, the modern laces are so damn slippery and thin that they often require double ties to stay fixed.