Kindergarten Teacher's Clever Pipe Cleaner Trick Makes Shoe Tying Easy

A Connecticut kindergarten teacher, KBcrayons, has found a novel way to teach her students a fundamental skill: tying their shoes. Instead of traditional methods, she uses pipe cleaners, which provide a better grip for small hands. "I was determined to get my kindergartners to learn," she says. This simple yet effective technique has proven successful in her classroom, with even students who initially struggled showing progress. KBcrayons also uses a Melissa & Doug lacing shoe as a supplementary tool. Her approach offers a valuable lesson for parents and educators facing similar challenges.