Tzeadim › 6–12 years

Self care · Milestone

Ties shoelaces

Most children: 5y 6m–7y

What it is

A late fine-motor skill; velcro is fine until 6–7.

Start preparing

1. Two-colour laces, 'bunny ears' method, practise on a shoe on the table before on the foot.

Sources

• Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

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