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title: '2-minute tutorial: How to help your child get used to a combination lock'
description: Does your child have trouble opening a combination lock at school? Get tips on how to help your child remember the numbers, how to turn the dial, and more.
slug: 2-minute-tutorial-how-to-help-your-child-get-comfortable-with-a-combination-lock
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-08-05T15:33:51.909Z'
thumbnail: https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/6EF4FE3A67A34732B9D7CC25A9CDD53C/1877ea1b2895be0b755aca2a879659d5/071417_2Minute_Tutorial_Helping_Your_Child_Overcome_Locker_Combination_Challenges.jpg
source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/2-minute-tutorial-how-to-help-your-child-get-comfortable-with-a-combination-lock
lang: en
---

# 2-minute tutorial: How to help your child get used to a combination lock

“Which way is left?” “Do I turn it once or twice?” “What’s my combination again?” Using a combination lock can leave kids with a lot of questions. 

Watch as an organization coach explains how to get your child comfortable opening a combination lock. Her tips, plus a [handy cheat sheet for your child](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/download-how-to-open-a-combination-lock), can help make opening that lock a snap.

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