Ages 3–10
My Haircut Story
An illustrated social story for haircut day, with schedule cards, choice cards, a seven-day countdown and a certificate. 27 pages.
Illustrated social stories
Stories that make something new feel already known
For the moments that arrive without warning. Read the story together beforehand, and the real thing stops being a wall of unknowns.
What you get
Every story comes with the tools to use it
A story on its own is a nice read. These are built to be carried into the room where it actually happens.
The illustrated story
First person, one idea per page, a picture on every page. Honest about the sounds and the sensations, and never asking the child to be anyone else.
Cut-out schedule cards
A visual “what happens next” your child can hold. Turn each card over as it is finished and see exactly how much is left.
Choice and comfort cards
Point to “I need a break”, “I want my headphones” or “stop” when words are hard to find.
A countdown and a first–then board
Seven days to cross off together, and a card that shows what good thing comes after the tricky thing.
A parent guide
How and when to read it for the calmest result, written as suggestions rather than rules.
Something to celebrate with
A certificate to fill in afterwards, so the day ends on the child’s own achievement.
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Common questions
Questions about the stories
What is a social story?
A short, first-person description of a situation, written before the situation happens. It describes what will happen, what it may sound and feel like, and what choices the child has. The approach was developed by Carol Gray, and the stories here follow her guidelines.
When should we read it?
Once a day in the week before, at a calm and quiet moment. Not on the way there. The point is that the real day feels like something already known.
My child does not read yet. Does that matter?
No. Every page carries a picture that tells the story on its own, and the words are written to be read aloud together.
Can I add my child's name and photograph?
Yes. Each story includes a Make it personal page with space for a name and a pasted photo, and many families add photos of their own salon or clinic next to the pictures.