Would you be offended if your child's teacher gave them these? - The DIS Discussion Forums

torinsmom · 11-18-2009, 07:46 PM

I teach 4-5 year olds and this year, about half of them are about to drive me batty with untied shoes 5-6 times a day. In addition to the time wasted tying shoes, it really grosses me out to think of where those laces have been dragging.

We have tried to teach the kids to tie their shoes, but the parents seem to prefer the shoes with short, glossy laces which are almost impossible for the kids to practice on. If they manage to get them tied, they are loose again within an hour.

So.......I want to buy the curly, no-tie shoe strings for my kids for Christmas. They are like this

http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3982912

So, would you be offended if I put these in the stocking I am stuffing for the kids?

Marsha

Lisa loves Pooh · 11-18-2009, 07:48 PM

No.

My kids like all sorts of fun accessories and I wouldn't be offended by something like that.

Now if you went and replaced their laces yourself, I'd have a problem.

daisyduck123 · 11-18-2009, 07:52 PM

No, I would not be offended. I think those look like a great alternative.

And I hear you about those shoe laces!

Sometimes they are wet from being in a puddle on the bathroom floor.

I teach 1st grade and for 19 years now, I have refused to tie laces. I tell parents on Back to School Night that velcro is the way to go if your child does not tie shoes.

Whenever a student needs their laces tied, I have them find another student to do it.

torinsmom · 11-18-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa loves Pooh

No.

My kids like all sorts of fun accessories and I wouldn't be offended by something like that.

Now if you went and replaced their laces yourself, I'd have a problem.

That might be my next step with some of these kids! Just kidding, but can you imagine tying 20 kids shoes all day long? I'm thinking I'll bring a pair of shoes and show the kids how they work. After that, I'm sure they will bug their parents until they put them in.

Marsha

clovergirl5 · 11-18-2009, 08:11 PM

No, actually thats a good idea for stocking stuffers. I'll have to remember that one.

Bluestars · 11-18-2009, 08:16 PM

No, I wouldn't be offended at all. I think it's a great alternative. Seeing shoe laces untied and dragging on the ground drives me crazy too.

Imzadi · 11-18-2009, 08:19 PM

Heck, I'm an adult and my shoe laces keep untying themselves.

I hate those glossy laces.

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Originally Posted by torinsmom

I'm sure they will bug their parents until they put them in.

The problem is would the parents don't even bother changing out the glossy laces, would they bother putting in the curly ones or will it just be a waste of your money?

Aren't there also decorative shoelace clips? They might be easier for the child to put on themselves.

JerseyJanice · 11-18-2009, 08:20 PM

I think those curly laces are cool! And I would not be offended if my child received them from his teacher.

torinsmom · 11-18-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Imzadi

Heck, I'm an adult and my shoe laces keep untying themselves.

I hate those glossy laces.

The problem is would the parents don't even bother changing out the glossy laces, would they bother putting in the curly ones or will it just be a waste of your money?

Aren't there also decorative shoelace clips? They might be easier for the child to put on themselves.

Well, all I have to do is get ONE child to have their parents put them in, and then they will all WHINE until their parents follow suit, LOL.

Marsha

ljhmom · 11-18-2009, 08:36 PM

I wouldn't be offended, my friend who is a kindergarten teacher has the rule in her classroom to ask three before you ask me, that saves her from having to tie tons of shoes.

torinsmom · 11-18-2009, 08:38 PM

I just bid on a lot of 100 pairs of these things! Any other teachers want to share?

Marsha

Blueeyes101817 · 11-18-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ljhmom

I wouldn't be offended, my friend who is a kindergarten teacher has the rule in her classroom to ask three before you ask me, that saves her from having to tie tons of shoes.

Im a kindergarten teacher and I have the same rule--this applies to things like tying shoes...or opening their snack, etc...

katouel · 11-18-2009, 08:50 PM

No, I would not be offended. Me, I teach to 14-15 year olds and at this age some have shoes not tied !

Mrs. Chamberlain · 11-18-2009, 08:51 PM

I used to LOVE those shoelaces when I was around that age. I wish they nade them in sizes that fit my shoes XD

Silent1CB · 11-18-2009, 08:54 PM

I wouldn't be offended because I wouldn't know what they were.

Do they come with instructions? I don't understand how they work. Does it help them learn how to tie their shoes?

11-18-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
torinsmom DIS Veteran with no tags :-( Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right down the street from the UNC Tarheels! Posts: 3,643	Would you be offended if your child's teacher gave them these? I teach 4-5 year olds and this year, about half of them are about to drive me batty with untied shoes 5-6 times a day. In addition to the time wasted tying shoes, it really grosses me out to think of where those laces have been dragging. We have tried to teach the kids to tie their shoes, but the parents seem to prefer the shoes with short, glossy laces which are almost impossible for the kids to practice on. If they manage to get them tied, they are loose again within an hour. So.......I want to buy the curly, no-tie shoe strings for my kids for Christmas. They are like this http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3982912 So, would you be offended if I put these in the stocking I am stuffing for the kids? Marsha __________________ Give a Day, Get a Disney Day! We did! March 2001--offsite October 2001-offsite with whole family March 24-31, 2006--Pop Century 50's August 31-September 4, 2006--Pop Century and free dining October 13-19, 2007--Pop Century 70's August 3-11, 2008--Pop Century Grand Gathering July 6-13, 2009--Universal Studios Summer 2010--Universal AND Disney for 10 days ;-) [/IMG] Me DS15 Thunder Onyx Pharaoh Blythe Antonio

11-18-2009, 07:48 PM	#2
Lisa loves Pooh DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida--on the coast SE of Disney Posts: 25,875	No. My kids like all sorts of fun accessories and I wouldn't be offended by something like that. Now if you went and replaced their laces yourself, I'd have a problem. __________________

11-18-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
daisyduck123 I just love those parmesan mashed potatoes at Chef Mickey's! I don't know how to cut & paste Disney has made my family & I "park snobs" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 9,702	No, I would not be offended. I think those look like a great alternative. And I hear you about those shoe laces! Sometimes they are wet from being in a puddle on the bathroom floor. I teach 1st grade and for 19 years now, I have refused to tie laces. I tell parents on Back to School Night that velcro is the way to go if your child does not tie shoes. Whenever a student needs their laces tied, I have them find another student to do it. __________________ July 2010 BCV/BLT July 2009 BCV/AKV Jan. 2009 CBR/SSR July 2008 AKV/BCV Dec. 2007 AKV Aug 2007 Dolphin/BCV May 2007 SSR May 2006 CBR Jan 2006 Pop CenturyMay 2005 Pop Century May 2004 Pop Century Dec 1976 Off Site

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11-18-2009, 08:20 PM	#8
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11-18-2009, 08:16 PM	#6
Bluestars Smile and let the world wonder what you have been up to I know I am strange, but you asked Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,639	No, I wouldn't be offended at all. I think it's a great alternative. Seeing shoe laces untied and dragging on the ground drives me crazy too.

11-18-2009, 08:36 PM	#10
ljhmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 224	I wouldn't be offended, my friend who is a kindergarten teacher has the rule in her classroom to ask three before you ask me, that saves her from having to tie tons of shoes. __________________

11-18-2009, 08:38 PM	#11
torinsmom DIS Veteran with no tags :-( Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right down the street from the UNC Tarheels! Posts: 3,643	I just bid on a lot of 100 pairs of these things! Any other teachers want to share? Marsha __________________ Give a Day, Get a Disney Day! We did! March 2001--offsite October 2001-offsite with whole family March 24-31, 2006--Pop Century 50's August 31-September 4, 2006--Pop Century and free dining October 13-19, 2007--Pop Century 70's August 3-11, 2008--Pop Century Grand Gathering July 6-13, 2009--Universal Studios Summer 2010--Universal AND Disney for 10 days ;-) [/IMG] Me DS15 Thunder Onyx Pharaoh Blythe Antonio

11-18-2009, 08:50 PM	#13
katouel Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14	No, I would not be offended. Me, I teach to 14-15 year olds and at this age some have shoes not tied ! __________________

11-18-2009, 08:51 PM	#14
Mrs. Chamberlain Run for the skylines, run for the skylines, darling. I love Spencer. No, Phil! No... MICHAEL JAGMIN! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: A land where the mullet attacks Posts: 1,821	I used to LOVE those shoelaces when I was around that age. I wish they nade them in sizes that fit my shoes XD __________________ http://www.formspring.me/KacyPancakes

11-18-2009, 08:54 PM	#15
Silent1CB DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 676	I wouldn't be offended because I wouldn't know what they were. Do they come with instructions? I don't understand how they work. Does it help them learn how to tie their shoes? __________________ Sleep in heavenly peace.

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