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Essential Items for School Counselors
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Items in my office that just make sense as a school counselor! From office decor to fidgets and everything in between.
 
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Students LOVE this lamp and always ask if it's real.
Jellyfish Lamps
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This lamp is SO peaceful. Adds tranquility to any space.
Zen Raining Cloud Diffuser
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This is great for self-regulation. The board uses water and brush to make a picture. You have a clean slate once the board dries.
Buddha Board
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Great for posting around your office/classroom and creating an Affirmation Station.
Positive Affirmations For Mirror
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Great visual for representing different emotions.
Wheel of Feelings
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Both teachers and students use my sand garden. It is very calming!
Zen Desk Garden
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I have one LED cloud as well as some that don't have lights. It creates a tranquil space for students to sit.
Cloud Lights
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These covers help soften the light. I have alternating cloud and tree canopy covers to offer a bit of contrast.
Magnetic Light Covers
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Signs let students know of expectations and strategies they can use to help regulate themselves.
Calm Corner Signs
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Great sensory item for students to use when talking.
Sequin Pillow
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Every counselor needs a box or basket of fidgets.
Fidget Toys Bulk
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Bean bag chairs are relaxing and easy to move around the room.
Bean Bag Chairs
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Students LOVE these chairs. They always talk about how comfortable and relaxing they are.
Bunjo Bungee Chair
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Easy to split your space up so students can work or have a moment to reset.
Room Dividers
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I carry my mats in a cart and it makes it easy to transport to a classroom for a quick lesson.
Yoga Mats In Bulk
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Easy to assemble and stores a classroom set of mats.
Yoga Mat Storage
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Every counselor needs a confidentiality sign posted so they can refer to it when talking to students.
Confidentiality Poster
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This cart makes it easy to transport supplies to classrooms and take counseling materials on the go.
3 Tier Cart
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Ways To Play Jenga In School Counseling
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Students always want to hold this when they visit my office.
Slug Fidget
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If you are looking for a quiet fidget to give to students this is my go-to.
Mesh-and-Marble Fidget Toy
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We always have calm strips on hand to give to students when teaching them about self-regulation. Something they can use on their chrombook or notebook.
Calm Strips
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Keep a bowl of these are your desk. Let students decorate their chromebook or journal with them.
Affirmation Stickers
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I always have small journals on hand for students to use.
Bulk Journals
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Easy to use for a bulletin board or have on the wall in your office. Don't forget the teacher's lounge!
Giant Coloring Poster
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