New: the complete giftEverything they need.
Everything they need.
One box.
Training Ties plus two-color practice laces, ready to wrap. A $50 value for $40, with free U.S. shipping.
$50.00$40.00
The little gift. The big “I did it.”
This Christmas,
give a little
independence.
A stocking-sized tool for a very big moment: “I tied them myself.” Created by a special-education teacher to help children practice shoe tying on their real shoes, one step at a time.
Real shoes. Patient practice. A little more “I can.”
Little gifts from$25
✦ Teacher invented✦ Practice on real shoes✦ Free teaching resources✦ Made in the USA✦ 30-day money-back guarantee✦ Order by Dec 15 for Christmas
Stockings, siblings & small victories
Good things come
in little packages.
Choose a gift for one learner, share a pack with siblings, or add a little color to practice time.
The stocking-sized surpriseOne little tool.
One little tool.
One big skill.
Training Ties helps hold lace progress in place while your learner practices the next step.
$25.00
Choose this gift
For more than one learnerMore little
More little
“I did it” moments.
The Family Pack brings three pairs of Training Ties tools together for siblings or shared practice. Laces sold separately.
$75.00$60.00
Gift styling is inspiration. Shoes, stockings, wrapping and decorations are not included. Two-color laces are also sold on their own.
New: gift packs with Training Ties gear
Make it a pack.
Save $5 on the tee.
Add a Training Ties tool, Gift Set or Family Pack to your cart, then add a tee. $5 comes off the tee automatically at checkout.
The Parent & Kid PackHoliday Gift Set
Holiday Gift Set
+ “I Can’t Do It…YET.” tee
The complete shoe-tying gift, plus a growth-mindset tee for the learner who is almost there.
$40 + $25 $20 tee
The Teacher & OT PackTraining Ties
Training Ties
+ “I Do It. We Do It. You Do It.™” tee
For the teacher, OT or aide who models every step. A classroom tool and a shirt that says how independence is built.
$25 + $25 $20 tee
The Whole-Family PackFamily Pack
Family Pack
+ a tee for every helper
Three tools for siblings or a classroom corner, plus a tee for each grown-up doing the teaching. Each tool unlocks $5 off one tee.
$60 + $25 $20 per tee
$5 off one tee for each Training Ties tool, Gift Set or Family Pack in your cart, through Dec 31. Tees are printed to order and ship separately with their own shipping rate.
A useful gift, long after the wrapping is gone
Big Christmas energy.
Little everyday wins.
For siblings and shared practice, explore the Family Pack. Three pairs of tools, one place to start.
Explore the Family PackCurrent prices and available colors are shown on each product page. Discount eligibility is confirmed at checkout.
Make the gift a moment together
Unwrap. Lace up.
Take one small step.
Start with their shoes.
Use shoes your child already knows. Watch the demonstration together before you begin.
Practice one part.
Let Training Ties hold lace progress in place while you work on the next step. Keep practice short and comfortable.
Celebrate the effort.
A loop, a pull, a new try: it all counts. Every learner moves at their own pace.
Invented in the classroom. Made for real life.
Because “I can”
is a wonderful gift.
Bobby Morong created Training Ties after years as a special-education and adapted-PE teacher. The idea was simple: help learners practice a familiar everyday skill without losing their place at every step.
This Christmas, make room for a little practice, a little patience, and a lot of celebrating effort.
Meet Training TiesThe thoughtful gift guide
Less guessing.
More useful giving.
Pair a small gift with time together →
Start with free guides, a demonstration, and a comfortable next step for your learner.
For teachers & therapistsBring everyday practice to your group →
Explore the bulk inquiry path for classrooms, programs and therapy settings.
Read, learn & tryFind your next shoe-tying idea →
Browse practical teaching ideas and resources for practice at home and school.
A few things before you gift
Christmas gifting,
with the details.
What comes with my gift?
The individual product is a pair of Training Ties shoe-tying tools. The Holiday Gift Set pairs Training Ties with two-color practice laces. The Family Pack contains three pairs of tools. Two-color laces are a separate product. Check each product page for the exact contents and available options. Shoes, stockings and decorations are not included.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Choose your destination and delivery method at checkout to see available shipping options. Order early and allow time for processing and transit. Order by December 15 for Christmas. Apparel may be fulfilled and shipped separately.
Is this a toy or a teaching tool?
Training Ties is a shoe-tying practice tool. Choose it for a learner who is beginning to work on that skill, and practice together. Every learner progresses at their own pace.
Can I gift it to a teacher or therapist?
Yes. Pair it with the free teaching resources, or use our bulk inquiry page to discuss a classroom or program order.
Where can I see it in action?
Watch the demonstration, then read customer reviews on the tool product page to decide whether it suits your learner.