Ricky's Rockin' Friendship Circle

Objective: Teach children the importance of friendship, teamwork, and embracing their unique qualities, inspired by the book "Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll" by Mr. Jay and illustrated by Erin Wozniak.

Materials:

• "Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll" book
• Large sheets of construction paper or poster board
• Coloring supplies (markers, crayons, or colored pencils)
• Scissors
• Glue or tape

Activity:

1. Read "Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll" with your child, emphasizing the themes of friendship, teamwork, and appreciating everyone's unique qualities.
2. Provide each child with a large sheet of construction paper or poster board. Ask them to draw a large circle on the paper, which will represent their own "friendship circle."
3. Inside the circle, have your child draw themselves as a unique rock, just like Ricky. Encourage them to add features that represent their own individual qualities and interests.
4. Next, ask your child to think about their friends or family members and draw them as rocks in the friendship circle, emphasizing their unique characteristics.
5. Once all the rocks are drawn, encourage your child to color and decorate their friendship circle using markers, crayons, or colored pencils.
6. Cut out the completed friendship circle and display it in your child's room or a common area to remind them of the importance of friendship, teamwork, and embracing everyone's unique qualities.
7. Discuss the activity with your child and ask them how they can be a good friend and help others, just like Ricky's friends helped him roll. Encourage them to think about ways they can support and appreciate the uniqueness of their friends and family members in their daily life.

This Ricky's Rockin' Friendship Circle activity, inspired by the book "Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll,” offers a creative and engaging way for children to learn about friendship, teamwork, and the value of embracing everyone's unique qualities.