Getting a haircut: a story to read together

A short story for a big moment, in your child's own voice. Add names if you like and read it on screen, or print it as a little folded book. Let your child watch a sibling or parent first, and sit on your lap if they want to.

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I get a haircut

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To fold: print on one sheet of letter paper, landscape, cut along the middle line to the center, and fold. Or print and staple the pages as they are.

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My hair keeps growing. Sometimes it is time for a haircut.

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We go to a place where someone cuts hair. The person is called a barber or hairdresser.

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I sit in a special chair. I can sit on my grown-up's lap if I want.

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The hairdresser puts a big cape over me so the hair does not tickle.

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I hear snip, snip, snip, and a buzzing sound. Cutting hair does not hurt.

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Some hair might tickle my neck. I can keep very still, and I can say if I need a break.

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Then it is done. I look in the mirror and my hair is shorter. I am still me.