Shaving My Face Social Story

Understand that growing facial hair is a normal part of getting older

Identify two methods for shaving: shaving cream with a razor, and an electric shaver

Follow the safety steps for using a razor, including handling the blade carefully and avoiding shaving cream near the eyes

Recognize that asking a trusted adult for help or with questions is an appropriate response when learning a new self-care skill

Read the story with the student before they attempt shaving for the first time, and revisit it as a refresher before subsequent attempts

Pair the story with hands-on adult-supervised practice, since the story itself explicitly directs the reader to ask a grown-up for help before shaving

Use the story's reassuring language about small cuts (page 16) to help reduce anxiety if a minor cut occurs during actual practice

Discuss the two shaving methods shown (razor with cream, or electric shaver) with the student and their family in advance to decide which method suits the student best

Self-care sequencing — the story presents shaving as an ordered sequence of steps, from applying shaving cream through rinsing afterward.

Safety awareness — the story explicitly names razor-blade and eye-safety precautions and what to do if a small cut occurs.

Help-seeking — the story models asking a trusted adult for help both before shaving for the first time and whenever questions come up.

Body-change literacy — the story introduces vocabulary (beard, razor, electric shaver) and normalizes a physical change associated with growing older.