Shaving My Face Social Story

- Grades
- Not Grade Specific
- Pages
- 22
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Special Education Needs (SEN), Health
- Topic
- Shaving, Puberty hygiene
- Resource types
- Activities
- Preparation
- Print ready
Product description
From the author
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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