Shaving My Face Social Story

Introduce shaving as a self-care choice with a first-person story about facial hair, two shaving methods and asking a trusted adult for help.
Grades
Not Grade Specific
Pages
22
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Feb 21, 2024

Subject
Special Education Needs (SEN), Health
Topic
Shaving, Puberty hygiene
Resource types
Activities
Preparation
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Product description

From the author

Shaving My Face Social Story Shaving My Face is a social story resource designed to support teenage boys who are just beginning to shave. Social stories use a reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that is easily understood. This resource explains the steps involved in shaving, including gathering supplies, applying shaving cream, using a razor, and aftercare. It teaches expectations around hygiene and self-care. The story can be used repeatedly to reinforce learning. Educators can print the story to share with individual students or small groups who need support learning this new skill. The social story format helps reduce anxiety some children experience around unfamiliar social situations. This resource promotes independence and self-confidence.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • 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

Teaching tips

  • Read the story together before the learner starts a new shaving routine.
  • Discuss the two methods shown with the learner and family.
  • Revisit the help-seeking pages when preparing for adult-supported practice.

Skills covered

  • 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.

Good to know

Questions teachers ask about this resource

How can I introduce the story to a learner?

Read it together before beginning a shaving routine. Discuss the two methods shown and coordinate with the learner and family about the equipment and adult support they will use.

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Resource details

Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Growing facial hair

  • Shaving safety

  • Asking a trusted adult for help

  • Self-care routine

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