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Business & Politics · 4 Beginner · August 30, 2026

Barber Gives Free Haircuts to Help Kids

Barber Gives Free Haircuts to Help Kids
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Vocabulary

barber /ˈbɑr.bər/ noun
a person who cuts hair
The barber gave me a nice haircut.
free /friː/ adjective
you do not pay money
The haircuts are free this week.
community /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/ noun
all the people in a town or area
Sid helps his community by cutting hair for free.
supply /səˈplaɪ/ noun
things you need, like pencils or paper
I buy school supplies before class starts.
cost /kɔːst/ verb
to have a price
That new backpack costs thirty dollars.
neat /niːt/ adjective
clean and tidy
A fresh haircut makes you look neat.

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A barber in Guildford wants to help families. His name is Sid Gumbrell. He cuts hair at his barber shop. Sid has a new idea. He will give free haircuts to children. This is for back to school time.

Why Does Sid Help?

Sid thinks about families in his town. Many families have money problems right now. School costs a lot of money. New clothes cost money. New school supplies cost money. Hair cuts also cost money. Sid wants to help. He decided to cut hair for free.

Free Haircuts for Kids

Children can come to Sid's shop. They get a free haircut. They do not pay money. Sid does this to help parents. Parents save money this way. Kids look neat and clean for school.

Helping the Community

Sid is a good person. He gives back to his town. He thinks about other people. Many people like Sid. They think he is kind. His barber shop is a good place.

Back to School

Back to school time is soon. Children need many things. They need new supplies. They need new clothes. Now they can get free haircuts too. Sid makes this time easier for families.

Discussion Questions

  1. Do you get a haircut before school starts? Why or why not?
  2. How does Sid help families in his town?
  3. Is it important to look neat for school? Why?
  4. What other ways can people help their community?
  5. Would you like to visit Sid's barber shop? Why or why not?

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