July 2023 – school psychologist's office

It’s my favorite time of the year: Back-to-School supply shopping time! Although, let’s be honest, I’m always shopping for school supplies. They’re just the best. This year I decided to link my favorite supplies below.

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1. Full Stick Post-Its

Early into my career I got tired of losing regular post-its to the bottom of my work bag, as they always fell off of folders when I was constantly taking them in and out of bags. Enter full stick Post-its! These always stick to my folders and actually stay. This is without a doubt the number one thing I buy at the beginning of each school year. I even color-coordinate them with my schools so I know which students are where just by looking at the post-it on the outside of their folder.

2. Astrobrights Paper

What educator doesn’t use brightly colored paper? If you don’t know by now, I color-code everything. For each student, I print an assessment planning form out on colored paper according to their school. And yep, the colors match the full stick post-its!

3. Feeling Cards

One of my favorite school counselors had this set of cards last year and I just knew I had to add them to my wish-list this year. I like that this set has very animated expressions and includes strategies to navigate a variety of emotions. I think these would be great with small group and individual counseling sessions!

4. Feelings Wheel Stickers

I got these for the first time last school year, and not only do I use them with my older students, but also for myself. Practice what you preach, right?

5. Prize Box Prizes

Do you have prize boxes for your students? Every year I add to my prize box with what’s in for the upcoming year. What do you like to include in your prize boxes?

6. Assorted Pencils

Usually I get assorted packs of fun pencils so I can give them to students when they are done with assessments. I think I have plenty left from this past year, so this year I’m stocking up on these gorgeous PASTEL Ticonderoga pencils. Aren’t they fabulous?

7. Portable Electronics

I don’t think I could live without my portable keyboard and mouse. And this school year, I’m planning to add a portable monitor. Linking my favorite keyboard below! I love that it has an on/off switch, is compact enough to carry in my work bag, and has a number pad for online scoring/data entry!

8. STICKERS

I’m a 90s kid who will never grow out of my love of stickers. I try to share the joy when I can, so I stock up on stickers for teachers & students each year. You’d be surprised how much teachers enjoy getting stickers with their rating scales they have to fill out!