Nordstrom Shoe Tying Class?

[readyin07]

Anyone done this (and a PSA if you didn't know that they do do this )? We got a note home yesterday that a lot of the kindergarteners can't tie their shoes (mine included) and they are giving a special incentive to kids who learn in the next two weeks. DS has had issues with some fine motor skills (handwriting) so I thought this might be a good introduction to practicing. 

Just curious what the "class" is like if you have done it? I called them when I got the note and there happens to be a class tomorrow. The kids are spending the night with my parents about 40 minutes south of me and right near the mall. We were supposed to have the morning to ourselves, but I am thinking of driving down there and taking him or seeing if dh wants to. I don't think I can convince my parents to do it

[speckledfrog]

I wouldn't do it if you think he can't accomplish it in two weeks.

[PeonyParty]

It's great! (I work there) It's fun because it's with a group of kids, they have balloons and give the kids a little cardboard practice shoe with laces to take home and play with. It wouldn't hurt if you're interested.
It's very informal. They all sit on the floor.

[polarbearfans]

I think it would be a fun way to learn. I learned by practicing with a shoe on a 15 hour car ride to myrtle beach! It takes practice to master that skill.

[readyin07]

Sept 20, 2014 14:47:03 GMT -5 PeonyParty said:

It's great! (I work there) It's fun because it's with a group of kids, they have balloons and give the kids a little cardboard practice shoe with laces to take home and play with. It wouldn't hurt if you're interested.
It's very informal. They all sit on the floor.

Oh good. It sounds like it would be fun(as fun as learning to tie your shoes could be). I had a really hard time learning when I was a kid. I remember my mom making rabbit ears a million times. I saw on Pinterest recently a new and "improved" way so I need to check that out. If he learns he learns. I am not pushing it. 

[Gato]

As long as you present it as a fun thing, not "OMG you've got to learn this in the next 2 weeks" I think it's a good idea. I found tying laces really difficult to explain to my kindergartner; she finally got it, but it took months. So starting off with a professional demonstrating in a fun atmosphere sounds great.

[shell24]

My 2 older ones have done it and it's great! My DD1 had to do it twice (lol) but my DS is a quick learner and just got it.

Can't hurt to try it-it's free!

[auntie]

Is this public school? If so, and your child fails to master this in the allotted time, you could use this to advocate for an OT eval and services to help catch up.

Shoe tying is a pretty complex task that requires coordination of hands, crossing the midline, hand to eye tracking and hand strength. It took DS forever (I think he was almost 8 before he mastered it primarily because of the midline issue) and was one of his "soft signs" of ASD.

Not sure what Nordstrom does, but I swear by this book which offers a multisensory approach that's effective for visual, auditory and tactile learners.

www.amazon.com/Red-Lace-Yellow-Mark-Casey/dp/0812065530