All Tied Up

Tying your shoes is a big deal. It takes lots of practice. Imagine kicking a ball with a shoe that is untied. Your shoe might come off and fly in the air! Shoelaces keep your shoes on your feet.

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Shoelaces have been around for a long time.  Laces were made of rawhide in ancient times. Rawhide laces held pieces of leather together. This formed a sandal to protect bare feet.

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Today, shoelaces are made all over the world. They are made of materials and braided together. These tiny ropes do a lot of work. They keep our feet in our shoes!

What Do You Think? Think about all the different kinds of things you can wear on your feet. How many kinds of footwear can you name that have shoelaces?

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