It seems as if summer just got started, but it is already time to start thinking about back to school planning. There is a lot involved in order to send your children back to school prepared. You will probably get a school supply list. Depending on your school, there may be a uniform list and a book list. And there are endless forms. Waiting until the last minute to prepare only causes more stress. As I have learned in years past, the back to school sales start early, and the items may go fast. Being a mother to 4 kids, it is honestly never too early for me to start. Each year I state that I am going to be more organized. This year is no exception.
As we prepare for back to school, I am teaching my kids to be more responsible and to protect their items. As someone who has experienced theft first hand in many ways, I know the importance of security around the home and beyond. School is no exception.
If your children use lockers in school, then they will need a reliable lock. The Master Lock 1500iD Wide Speed Dial Padlock is programmable. The 1500iD is the World’s first combination lock that opens on up/down/left/right directional movements. This makes it easy for kids to remember the combination.
When not using their lockers you still want your children to be protected when carrying a backpack around the school. My daughter had her cell phone stolen right from her book bag at her old school. The bag was hanging in her classroom. After some detective work, we did get it back, but I would rather not have to go through that again. This could have be prevented with a backpack lock. The Master Lock 1547DCM Backpack Lock hooks into the zipper loops of your backpack to deter thieves from easily accessing the pockets. It can also be used with luggage, computer bags, duffle bags, and more.
And if your child is a high school or college student that uses a laptop during school, library time, or in a public study area, they will need the Master Lock 2120DWD Computer Lock. This lock attaches to the lock slot on your laptop to securely lock it to a stationary item such as a table leg. It allows you to set Your Own WORD Combination for ease of use.
Even with these items, it is still important to talk to your kids about their personal safety. Make sure that they remember not to leave their items unattended. They should also be mindful of where they pull out your beloved gadgets. If you do not feel safe in your surroundings, it is probably not a good idea to pull out your beloved laptop.
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Disclosure: This post is brought to you as part of my involvement as a Master Lock Live Secure Squad Member. All opinions are my own.
Kyle Banderman
July 13, 2015 at 11:21 pmWe label everything
jalapenomama
July 13, 2015 at 11:01 pmThe kids are all grown up.
When they were in school they didn’t need to protect anything.
form name
Barbara Montag
Sand
July 13, 2015 at 11:00 pmLabel as many things as possible but we’ve lost a couple of nice things.
Laurie Emerson
July 13, 2015 at 9:54 pmI label everything she brings with a label maker. I also make sure that she does not take anything to school of value in case it gets lost.
aekz2
July 13, 2015 at 9:36 pmI label their belongings with a sharpie. I’ve also told my kids not to take anything to school that they wouldn’t mind losing.
Susan Smith
July 13, 2015 at 7:49 pmWe always put labels on her items and she has a lock on her locker.
KPort207
July 13, 2015 at 11:07 amI label everything that I can or don’t allow certain things to be sent to school.
kport207 at gmail dot com
Lisa Voyce
July 13, 2015 at 11:02 amWe always put labels on her items.
Rachel Freer
July 13, 2015 at 10:51 amI put their names on everything and make sure my son always locks his locker.
CandieL
July 12, 2015 at 10:25 pmI make sure they put locks on their lockers. Thank you
Daniel M
July 12, 2015 at 6:30 pmwrite your name on everything
Zenetta Smith
July 12, 2015 at 11:02 amI write their initials on everything. In books, I write their names on a page number of our choosing.
Danielle Marie
July 12, 2015 at 3:13 ami write my nephews name on everything. i should up my game.
xdanimarie(at)yahoo(dot)com
Kimberly M.
July 11, 2015 at 3:42 amI write his name on everything-bookbag, lunchbox, etc.
Ali Celestino
July 10, 2015 at 9:19 pmI tell them do not give there combination numbers to anyone and I write their name on everything.
bleushman
July 10, 2015 at 7:14 pmput name labels on their belongings
Heather!
July 9, 2015 at 11:21 pmI don’t have any children in school, but I do like to label things. I also keep my things organized so I know where they are.
Kim Hilbert
July 9, 2015 at 5:27 pmWe bought a lock to keep her things safe in her locker.
tannawings
July 8, 2015 at 10:30 pmU use a labelmaker or use markerrs to mark things and hope they dont just lose everything themselves.
ellen beck on forrm
Michelle
July 8, 2015 at 10:06 pmI write their name on everything.
mommyto2girlz
July 8, 2015 at 8:10 pmMy girls keep everything with them. My daughter had money stolen from her the one time she left her backpack in the classroom while she went to the bathroom. They also carry all of their stuff, they don’t use lockers. Thank you!
crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com
tatertot374
July 8, 2015 at 6:59 pmI put their name on everything. That has seemed to help. Thank you
Sandy Klocinski
July 8, 2015 at 10:41 amWhen my daughter was in school we put labels in/on everything with her name and phone number. I also never left her take anything to school that wasn’t absolutely necessary
K Johnson
July 8, 2015 at 1:49 amLabel everything with your name/phone number etc!
Tabathia
July 7, 2015 at 9:53 pmFor my youngest daughter she has labels on her school items,clothing and supplies, for my older daughters they usually have lockers during the school year.
Kricket Fountain
July 7, 2015 at 9:07 pmI label everything with names and my phone number. I don’t put the address because we don’t want that ending up in the wrong hands! I also make sure that my kids don’t take anything super valuable with them to school in the first place.
kelly
July 7, 2015 at 5:43 pmI put name labels on their belongings.
shirleye
July 6, 2015 at 3:04 pmLables are really the only thing we do.
jeccica simpson
July 6, 2015 at 12:26 pmWe label everything as a family
Kelster
July 6, 2015 at 12:24 pmLabels – though those aren’t deterrents. They just help you to identify items if you find them.
susan
July 6, 2015 at 12:03 pmWe label everything!
Elena
July 6, 2015 at 11:51 amI put labels on their clothes
Jeannine D
July 6, 2015 at 11:24 amI label everything of theirs
Chickie Brewer
July 10, 2015 at 1:07 pmMy kids are too old, but I wished I would have marked their stuff!