The Counseling Room: 6 Items every School Counselor should have!

Being new to the school counseling world, I have spent an incredible amount of time on Pinterest browsing for items to have in my office and have pinned hundreds of ideas for activities, games, furniture and decor. I was determined to create a room that kids would enjoy and feel comfortable in. Here is a list of a few items that my students and I loved!!

 1. Kinetic Sand Box
This stuff is amazing! It is therapeutic, fun, and most of all-- CLEAN. The best alternative to using an actual sandbox. Kinetic sand is also a great Play Therapy tool! This was definitely one of the hot items in the counseling room. 






Colorful, comfortable, and so much more fun than sitting in a chair. My students always chose to sit on the bean bag during our sessions. It was a cozy place to them to relax, blow off steam, etc. 

                                                    


Kids love taking pictures, especially selfies. This has come in handy for assignment calling for a picture of the student. The camera prints mini photos right away. Perfect for group activities or when you just want to capture a moment! 




A must have in every counseling room. It covers those blank cell walls, adding tons of ambiance. It also can provide inspiration and creativity! 





I love having an electric tea kettle to make tea or coffee during the school day. I keep a stash of Caffeine-free Tea and honey for my students as well. The water heats super fast and automatically shuts off when the water is hot and ready!