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Self careAges 3 to 5Passed the social story criteria check

My Haircut Day

Sam sits in the big chair for a trim and learns each step, from cape to sticker.

Started from one sentence: Sam gets a haircut at the barber shop.

Page 1

My Haircut Day

A story about the barber shop

My name is Sam. Today I get a haircut. The barber will make my hair neat.

Page 2

The Waiting Chairs

I pick a book

We sit and wait. I pick a book to look at. Soon it is my turn.

Page 3

The Special Cape

Snap, snap

The barber gives me a cape. It feels soft on my shoulders. I sit very tall in the chair.

Page 4

Spray and Snip

The water tickles

The barber sprays my hair. The water feels cool. The scissors go snip, snip. I hold still.

Page 5

The Buzzing Clipper

It sounds bzzzz

The clipper makes a buzz. It tickles my neck. I can take slow breaths.

Page 6

All Done

I look in the mirror

The barber shows me the mirror. My hair looks short and neat. Mama says I look so grown up.

Page 7

My Sticker

Great job, Sam

I get a sticker for my shirt. I feel proud inside. Next time I will know just what happens.

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