SAG-AFTRA Foundation‘s Emmy-winning literacy program Storyline Online® is proud to release its latest read-aloud: Ricky, the Rock That Couldn’t Roll, written by Mr. Jay and illustrated by Erin Wozniak, and brought to life by acclaimed actor Marissa Bode, star of Wicked and the newly released Wicked: For Good.
In this uplifting story, Ricky is a rock who cannot roll, but with patience, perseverance, and the support of friends who believe in him, he discovers that progress takes many forms.
As with all Storyline Online videos, Ricky, the Rock That Couldn’t Roll comes with a free activity guide for parents and teachers, aligned with Common Core Standards. The guide supports social-emotional learning, reinforces reading comprehension and offers classroom-ready activities designed to strengthen vocabulary, engage critical thinking, and spark discussion around teamwork, art and science.
