As you can see below, I can now arrange the columns many different ways to search quickly for needed resources. In the picture, I have it arranged by the "Area/Subject" column. I have a feeling I will arrange it this way most often. I can quickly find everything I have regarding a topic, such as, "Anger." I can quickly find the resources around my office and have them readily available for planning.
I cannot tell you how excited this makes me!!! I know I am a nerd about this kind of thing but this is just AWESOME!!!
If you don't mind putting a little time in at the front end, I HIGHLY recommend doing this type of inventory. What a time saver it will be when planning for the endless individuals, groups and class lessons!
If you have anything similar, please comment below and share your creation!
~Emily
Emily, I just came across your blog yesterday and am finding it so helpful! I am an elementary counselor in Denver, Colorado-one of only a few at the elementary level. I wonder if you are willing to let me have access to any of the Google docs you've created? I am especially always looking for more lessons to do with the kiddos. I also LOVE how you've organized your room and everything in it! Thanks so much for sharing. I can tell how much you love what you do!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Will you email me at hanselorthecounselor@gmail.com? That will make it easier for me to send you things.
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Emily-
DeleteI would also love to have access to your google docs. I love looking at your site to find Ida's and lessons. I am always looking for new lesson ideas and ways to organize materials and lessons. I will be starting my 2nd year as an elementary counselor when school resumes!
Lee
Lee, if you could email me at hanselorthecounselor@gmail.com, I am happy to share my docs. Good luck in your 2nd year!
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I did this with my resources when I was in Maryland, it's great. Haven't had time to do it here in Texas yet (this is my first year here as a counselor). I will be making my list though, thank you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your new school/state! I am really excited about utilizing my resources more effectively.
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I have just begun toying with Google Docs and I love it. I had parents sign their children up for small group counseling on my website using it. It was great. I love your ideas, but am leery about Google. Can you recommend a good tutorial I can watch/use to become more confident? Thanks!!!!
ReplyDeleteI usually get on YouTube and search what I am looking at using. It is really helpful. Let me know if you need something more specific.
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Hi! I just found your site on Pinterest. Such great ideas! You are so organized & creative! I will be moving 13+ years of stuff to a new, bigger room and really need to do an inventory. Thanks to a suggestion from my sister (a teacher) I purchased an Intelli-scanner years ago that will organize it all just by scanning the bar code. Since then I have also learned about Genius scan which is a free app, but I haven't really used either. Now that I'm moving and after seeing your inventory I have vowed to scan all the stuff that I am keeping. Thanks for the motivation and the ideas! -Kim (Clearwater, FL)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of the intelli-scanner and Genius scan. I will have to check those out! Thanks!
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