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💫 school counselor office essentials
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Kelsey Jacobs
I am currently in my 6th year as a school counselor! Not that I am a seasoned pro by any means, but I have linked some of the most popular items that I have in my school counseling classroom! From things I use for organization to things my students g...
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allll things you could think of that are helpful for you as the counselor from work bags to lanyards to organization - i've got you covered!

 
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loooove this bag for carrying all of my stuff everyday!
Lightweight Backpacks For Women
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I love this lanyard because it's comfortable around my neck and stretchy for when you need to unlock the door or use the printer!!
Scrunchie Lanyards | Andi Accessories
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I love my happy planner and use it DAILY
2026 Planners
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a desk Calendar is so important to have to quickly look at when needing to schedule a date!
Desk Calendar 2026
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I love using the washi tape on my white boards for the weekly agenda I have for my 2 guidance classes - makes it look organized and neat!
Mr. Pen- Washi Tape Set
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if you hang a lot of things, this is a MUST have for office/classroom!!!!
Commandâ„¢ hooks
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again - I love that these are muted and not hard on the eyes! I highlight ALOT of things!
MILDLINER Dual-Tip Creative Highlighter
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always have water on hand!!!!
40 oz Tumbler With Straw and Handle - Era Series
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I have this attached to my lanyard which is SO nice to have handy
Convenient & Secure Elastic Chapstick Holder Keychains - Thread Wallets
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I have this exact holder and the students love it! But also so nice to have on hand when I am not near a hand sanitizer - especially in a school!!
Bath And Body Works Pocketbac Holder
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I use these DAILY for just small little notes and reminders. It's so nice to be able to just toss them when I am done with them!!
Sticky Notes
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I love these and use them daiiiily!
Gel Pens
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a fun pen always makes notes so much better!!!
Papermate Flair Pens: Office Products
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for the students <3

some things to help your students when they just need a minute or two and to make your room the place that students want to be - tough time or not.

 
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students LOVE these fidgets!!! they always fight over them
Fidget Toys & Stress Balls
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these are a HIT with my middle schoolers!!!
Squishmallows
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I always have coloring sheets available - you can find so many great ones from Monday Mandala!
FColoring Pages, Sheets & Activities
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this is another thing students fight over everyday!
Mini Zen Gardens For Your Desk
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games ALWAYSSSS
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Board Games
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uno. enough said!
UNO cards
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I use this to hold my candy & every student LOVES it
Mushroom Canister Set: Glass Jars & Airtight Storage
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I love this game and surprisingly so do my middle schoolers - it's a great get to know you game for small groups!
Teen Talk – Games
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a huge favorite with my middle schoolers!!!
WHAT DO YOU MEME? Core Game (Original Version)
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I have this outside of my classroom door for students to leave me a note in if I am not available! It is locked so no one else can get in & read the notes besides me - works SO well!
Locked Ballot Box
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I love having the students use this when they write something down they want to get out - it's a great way for them to express themselves without it causing trouble!
Hand Held Shredder
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a simple deck of playing cards is always such a hit in my room as well!!! kids love spoons, poker, garbage, etc.
Playing Cards
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for the office/classroom

some things to really spruce up your office and make it cute, comfortable and safe for your students!!

 
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I have these around my room and they make my room colorful!
Groovy Mental Health Posters
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my students will fight over who sits here during guidance class!!!
Double Dish Loveseat Sofa Chair Black
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I love a good checkered rug!
Checkered Rugs
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gotta block out that middle school stench somehow
All Wax Warmers in Many Home Décor Styles
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students love this lightttt!
Smiley Face Lights
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soft lighting is a must in a school counseling office/classroom!!!
Table Lamps
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Along with the Scentsy, this gives off a nice calm aura in the room!
ASAKUKI 500ml Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser
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I also teach classes so wiping down my desks, especially during sick season, is super important!!
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Variety Pack, 75 Ct, 3 Pack
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a fun throw pillow for the couch & comfy chairs are always a big hit for my students - especially those who just need a minute!
Throw Pillows: Decorative and Colorful
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having these is so nice for all the 10000 drinks I bring to work LOL
Drink Coasters
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I have these for my 6th grade guidance class - they journal every class so having them put their journals in the bin that corresponds to their class day is super helpful for them & me to keep organized!
Classroom Containers
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I use one of these for my coffee creamer and it fits nicely on my back counter!!
Beauty Fridge & Mini Skincare Coolers
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Love having this for the mornings I may be rushing at home and don't have time to make my coffee!
K-Mini Mateâ„¢ Coffee Maker
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I have this around my white boards & it makes it look just a little cuter to look at :)
Muted Rainbow Plain Printable Bulletin Board Border Bundle Classroom Decor
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Hanging files are sooo nice to have for all of the different files and paperwork we have to keep! I keep these in my locked desk drawer because a lot of it is confidential!!
Hanging File Folders
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