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Melissa & Doug Wooden Lacing Shoe

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$ 5.00 per 14 days

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Condition: A - As new
Brand: Melissa & Doug
Code: Childcare Zone
Serial: 013
👟 Shoe-Tying Practice: Two Easy Methods
1. 🐰 Bunny Ears Method — Great for Beginners

Step 1: Cross the laces
Make an X with the two laces.

Step 2: Under and through
Take one lace under the other and pull both laces tight.

Step 3: Make two bunny ears 🐰🐰
Make a loop with each lace—these are the bunny's ears.

Step 4: Cross the bunny ears
Cross one ear over the other.

Step 5: Push one ear through the hole
Tuck one bunny ear through the opening underneath.

Step 6: Swoop and pull!
Pull both bunny ears tight. You did it! 🎉

🐰 Remember:
"Cross, under, bunny ears,
Cross again—no need for fears!
Through the hole and pull them tight,
Now your shoes are tied just right!"

2. 🔄 Loop, Swoop & Pull Method

Step 1: Cross the laces
Make an X.

Step 2: Under and pull
Take one lace underneath the other and pull tight.

Step 3: Make one loop
Use one lace to make a small loop.

Step 4: Swoop around
Take the other lace and swoop it around the loop.

Step 5: Push through
Push the lace through the little hole that forms.

Step 6: Pull!
Grab both loops and pull them tight.

🎵 Easy rhyme:
"Make a loop,
Swoop around,
Push it through,
Pull it down!
Tug, tug, tug—
Now you're done!
Tied-up shoes are so much fun!" 👟✨

🌟 A Little Story: "The Two Bunny Friends"

"Two bunny friends met at the door.
They crossed their paths and hopped some more.
One went under—then pulled tight.
They made two ears, both standing right.
They crossed their ears and found a hole,
One bunny hopped through—then took control!
Pull the ears and give a tug...
Hooray! Your shoe is tied with love!" 🐰🐰👟

Tip for adults: Start with the Bunny Ears Method because it is usually easier for young children to understand visually. Once they master it, introduce Loop, Swoop & Pull as the traditional shoe-tying technique.

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Ages: 3 yrs+

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