Tying shoelaces can be tricky
Here's a simple method to try
Just follow our instructions
And you'll soon be able to tie!

First take the laces in your hands
And make a great big "X"
Put one lace under the other
Pull tight! What comes next?

You repeat what you did just before
And make another "X"
Put one lace under the other
Not so tight this time; is the best

You should leave a little circle
And then let the laces fall
Pass one lace through this circle
And leave a little loop is all

Now take the other lace in your hand
Do the same again right here
You pass the lace through the circle
Now it looks like two rabbit ears!

Grab the two loops that you made
And pull nice and slow
They'll tie up well! See what you did!
You created a wonderful bow

Tying shoelaces can be tricky
Here's a simple method to try
Just follow our instructions
And you'll soon be able to tie!