Shoe Lacing FrameAuthentic Criss-Cross Pattern with Leather Panels
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-001100
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Product size
- 29.5 × 29.5 cm
- Frame
- Solid wood
- Panels
- Leather
- EAN
- 8719924000110
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €106.10 to go for free delivery.
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AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924000110 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Shoe Lacing Frame in a child's hands
The shoe lacing frame with leather panels laced criss cross, beechwood with durable textile, 29.5 by 29.5 cm. This is the only frame that rehearses a task normally done on your own foot, where the work is upside down, at arm's length and partly out of sight. Flat on a table and facing the child, the same criss cross becomes something they can actually watch themselves do, which is the whole reason the frame exists. Wood, leather and laces, for ages 3 to 6.
Fine Motor Control
Develops pincer grip and bilateral coordination through the precise movements of threading and pulling laces.
Sequential Thinking
Builds understanding of step-by-step processes as children learn the specific order of lacing movements.
Independence
Mastery of shoe-lacing directly supports the child's ability to dress independently and care for themselves.
Concentration
The complexity of the lacing pattern naturally extends focus and builds the child's capacity for sustained attention.
How to present it
Place the frame on a table at the child's working height. Sit to the child's right if you are right-handed. Ensure the laces are fully laced in a proper criss-cross pattern before beginning the presentation.
- 1Show how to loosen the laces by pulling each cross section from top to bottom
- 2Demonstrate pulling the bow loops to untie, then pull the lace ends to remove the bow completely
- 3Starting from the bottom, pull each lace out of its eyelet systematically
- 4Re-lace by threading from the bottom eyelets upward in a criss-cross pattern
- 5Create the bow by making two loops and tying them together
- 6Tighten by pulling each cross section from bottom to top
3 tips for parents
- Practice tying shoes during calm moments, not when rushing to leave the house
- Provide slip-on shoes for daily wear while your child is still mastering lacing
- Celebrate small successes like threading one eyelet correctly before expecting complete mastery
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What's in the Box
- Shoe Lacing Frame: Complete with laces threaded in shoe pattern
Size and material
| Product size | 29.5 × 29.5 cm |
| Packaging | 31 × 31 × 3 cm |
| Frame | Solid wood |
| Panels | Leather |
| Laces | Black fabric |
| Hardware | Metal rivets |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe frame with damp cloth; condition leather periodically
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the Shoe Lacing Frame appropriate for?
The Shoe Lacing Frame is designed for children ages 3-6 years old, though children may begin showing interest as early as 2.5 years if they demonstrate readiness for fine motor challenges and concentration activities.
How does this frame help children learn to tie shoes?
The frame isolates the shoe lacing skill by presenting it at an accessible height and angle, allowing children to focus solely on the threading and lacing movements without the complexity of bending down to their feet or managing loose shoes.
What materials is the Shoe Lacing Frame made from?
The frame features a solid wooden frame with two genuine leather panels that replicate the feel of real shoes, connected by durable black fabric laces that are easy for small hands to manipulate.
What skills does the Shoe Lacing Frame develop?
This frame develops fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, bilateral coordination, concentration, sequential thinking, and independence in self-care tasks. It also builds finger strength and pincer grip essential for writing.
How do I present the Shoe Lacing Frame to a child?
Sit beside the child and demonstrate slowly, starting with unlacing from top to bottom, then relacing using exaggerated, deliberate movements. Allow the child to practice at their own pace, offering minimal intervention unless requested.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Shoe Lacing Frame