School Counselor Blog

Bringing all the happy daisy vibes to my school counseling office! 🌼✨  Two years ago I got the idea from Mrs. Fairchild on Instagram  to add daisy decals in my School Counseling Office. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Adding the daisies brought a cheerful and welcoming vibe to my School Counseling Office. To add the daisies to my School Counseling Office, I purchased one pack of daisy decals . I added the  daisy decals  to my office door. After adding them to my door, I had some  daisy decals  left over so I added them to the side of my desk.  I love how these little flowers brighten up my space.  Recently I saw that Owala had a special edition water bottle with a daisy design. Now I have the perfect water bottle to match my office! 😍  Below I linked the daisy decals , the daisy Owala water bottle , and other items in my School Counseling Office from the photos above. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactiva...

All of the gift ideas are items school counselors can use at home or in their school counseling office. Some of these items are things I already own and others are on my holiday list this year!  🎁 🥤  Corkcicle Tumbler - I love Corkcicle Tumblers! They keep your drinks cold for 9+ hours and hot for 3+ hours! I have multiple 16oz tumblers for iced coffee and I just got a 24oz one for keeping hydrated at work. I purchased the holiday tumbler (shown above) for myself on Black Friday. It was on sale then, but now it has an even deeper discount. There is also a coupon code right now -DASHAWAY20 for 20% off site wide. Corkcicle also has an educator discount year round! (You can't use the discount in combination with other discounts though). If you prefer to purchase through Amazon, some Corksicicle items are available on their site.  🫖  Electric Kettle  - This mini Smeg USA electric kettle is on my holiday list. I am looking forward to making tea during the winte...

I really can't believe the school year is over! This year has been a whirlwind. I am ready for a break and glad things are winding down. I am looking forward to writing posts over the summer of things I have done this school year. I plan to write a re-cap post soon and elaborate on the different things in longer posts. I took some pictures today of my office. I am still working a few days this week and over the summer. I realized I never shared pictures of my completed office on School Counselor Blog! I have been changing and re-arranging things all year. It has come a long way from my blank slate !  Entrance to my office.  Ikea Expedit shelf with games, books, (empty) candy bowl, stress balls,  and more! View from my desk and view of my desk! Black and White Theme Confidentiality Banner I went gold happy and spray painted the base of my Ikea table lamp gold. I also have an Ikea floor lamp  (not pictured). I-SPY Wonder tubes , Tissues, a...

There is a lot of great discussion happening on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page   Each Friday I share some of the week's most popular posts and fan questions from the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page . Check out the questions below and then visit the links to read comments, suggestions, and ideas from other school counselors! Questions from the week ending Aug 9, 2013 Where to Shop for School Counseling Office Decor: Jacyln is looking for posters and decorations for her new office. What stores and online retailers do you recommend she check out? Click here to read the comments . Intro Items for School Staff: Do you give out anything (trinkets, candy, brochures, etc.) to introduce yourself to school staff? Share your creativity below! Click here to read the comments . Connecting School Counselors with Spouses in the Military: Brandy is looking to connect with other school counselors who have a spouse in the military. She wants to know how o...

Yesterday I was able to see my new office for the first time. This is what the office looked like when I first walked in.  A blank slate. I rearranged the furniture to give it a more open feel. I put my desk in the corner so that I could easily roll my chair around the room. I also like that it does not create a barrier between me and students and whoever else decides to come to my office. I also arranged all of the chairs at the small table.  This table will be perfect for small groups and individual meetings with students. There is also a large suite area outside. There is a conference room where I could hold group counseling sessions and a few other locations in the school where I could host larger programs. Before seeing my office I had a color scheme in mind. Now I am not so sure what I want to do. Sometimes you just need to see the space before coming up with any ideas. My new office reminds me a lot of  this previous office of mine . ...

Hi my name is Danielle and I am a school counseling material hoarder. I did not realize the extent of my problem until I went to my storage unit the other day to scope out what supplies I might want to take with me to my new position. This is what was staring back at me... dun dun dun... A hot mess. When I left my previous position I did not take the time to actually organize my stuff when I was putting it in boxes. I knew that I had to go through everything, sort, and organize so I could prioritize what I wanted to take to my new office. I made multiple trips to the storage unit bringing a few boxes with me each time. I went through each box and sorted things into piles: Keep, Throw Away, and Give to Mom (my mom is a teacher and is going to end up getting a ton of my elementary level stuff haha).  The stuff that I decided I wanted to keep I sorted into Middle School Level and Elementary Level. The elementary stuff that I did not end up reserving for my mom is going to...

I have a new post on  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog !  Check out my post Halloween Items You Can use in Your School Counseling Office (and Classrooms!) Year-Round . I share some spook-tacular after-season finds that are fun and budget friendly!  What after-season finds do you use in your school counseling office or for classroom lessons? Please go to the post and share your ideas with others! I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog , "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and bl...

Setting up a school counseling office can be a daunting task, especially for new school counselors. I am providing you with a series of tips to help you set up your new school counseling office or revamp the space that you already have. When you are planning the layout for your school counseling office think of all of the things you want students to be able to do in your office.  Thinking about what students will be doing in your office will help you plan out your space. I have run many, many groups in my time as a school counselor. When configuring my school counseling space making room for groups was always my top priority. Below are my recommendations for creating a great group counseling space in your school counseling office. I will highlight the group spaces I have had over the years and show you how I used the above tips and give you some additional tips along the way. 2011-2012 School Counseling Office In my most recent office I did not have very ...

Setting up a school counseling office can be a daunting task, especially for new school counselors. I am providing you with a series of tips to help you set up your new school counseling office or revamp the space that you already have. I have received lots of questions about items on the walls in my previous school counseling offices. In this post I will highlight some of the items that are most asked about.  Confidentiality Banner and Group Banner In the picture below I have two of the most asked about items in my from my school counseling office.  The "What You Say in Here, Stays in Here" banner and the banner I use for my "rules" in my office. I created both of the banners using  VistaPrint . Both banners are also available for purchase in the  School Counselor Blog Store . I love having these posters in my office.  The  "What You Say in Here, Stays in Here"  banner serves as a great reminder to students about confid...

Setting up a school counseling office can be a daunting task, especially for new school counselors. I am providing you with a series of tips to help you set up your new school counseling office or revamp the space that you already have. If you are like most school counselors, you probably cannot paint your walls. You can brighten up your school counseling office by adding colorful storage and accessories - even if you are stuck with a drab wall color.  I will recommend some items you can use to add color to your office and highlight some of the storage items I have used specifically. I recommend sticking with a few bold colors to create a cohesive look for your office. Colorful baskets and bins are a great way to stay organized and add color to your office.  I do the majority of my shopping at Target, so when I saw a colorful basket or a bin on clearance I snagged it! In the picture above I used a green plastic basket to store nerf balls...