The lost-and-found box at school is where good intentions go to die. A whole wardrobe of unmarked sweatshirts, water bottles with no names, lunchboxes in purgatory. Name labels are the boring, brilliant solution.
These twelve labels are designed for kids to use themselves: fun rounded shapes with stars, 'This belongs to' and a big line for their name. Let them write their own — ownership of the label means the labeled thing actually comes home.
Stick them on everything that leaves the house in September: books, bottles, boxes, boots. Use clear tape over the top for things that get washed. Future you, skipping the lost-and-found line, says thanks.
Glue stick or double-sided tape for paper items; clear packing tape over the label for water bottles and lunchboxes.
Tape-covered labels handle hand washing. For dishwasher-proof, use waterproof label paper.
Yes! It's good writing practice and they take better care of things they labeled themselves.
Twelve covers the essentials for one child. Print two sheets for a fully-labeled September.