Wonder the movie discussion guide for families #wonderthemovie

We had the amazing opportunity to catch a screening of Wonder the movie last week, and it totally lived up to all of our expectations.

Maddy, Owen, Cora and I loved it.

We talked about it for days after we saw it, and all three kids declared that it’s one movie “we must buy when it comes out on DVD”. At this point in time, friends, there aren’t many movies that we want to watch over and over and over, but this is indeed one of them.

I thought, since it is a movie–and book–rich with discussion-worthy ideas, that I would create a quick discussion guide for families.

Whether you’ve read the book or not, if you are planning on seeing the movie, this is your one-stop shop for all things to prepare you before and after viewing.

Here’s the skinny. . .

Wonder the Movie Discussion Guide for Families:

Before you go, check out these resources.

First, the book.

If you don’t already have it, you need it:

Wonder, by R.J. Palacio
Auggie & Me, by R.J. Palacio (new points of view–Julian (bully), Christopher (Auggie’s oldest friend), and Charlotte
We’re All Wonders, by R.J. Palacio (children’s book)
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Precepts, by R.J. Palacio

Now, the movie trailer:

We learned during our meet and greet with R.J. Palacio that Julia Roberts’ agent reached out to R.J. Palacio even before the movie was in the works, asking to be a part of the movie when it’s made.

How cool is that? She loved the book so much she wanted to be a part of this movie masterpiece.

Throw your email in this box, and the discussion guide I created will magically appear in your inbox:

After viewing, continue the Wonder love with these resources.

Print out this article in the Washington Post Kids Post, written by my friend Sandie Angulo Chen.

It’s super interesting and your kids will learn a ton about the star of Wonder! Jacob Tremblay in Kids Post.

Check out the resources on the Children’s Craniofacial Association site. This site is rich with resources to help us all learn more about craniofacial differences. It’s amazing.

There’s a whole section on Wonder and Wonder-related resources. It’s a must-see.

More must-visit spots:

visit Wonder on the web:http://www.wonder.movie/
like Wonder the movie on facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WonderTheMovie/
follow Wonder the movie on twitter:https://twitter.com/WonderTheMovie/
follow Wonder the movie on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wonderthemovie/
follow the hashtag: #WondertheMovie
add the Wonder chrome extension and make everything positive: https://chrome.wonder.movie/
make your own Wonder portrait: https://create.wonder.movie/

I love these Wonder-inspired shorts by Lionsgate films:

Check out what my friends at Common Sense Media say about the movie if you want to make sure it’s right for your child.

Tell me what you thought!

I’d love to hear it!

Check out a few other family-related posts that may be of interest to you:

fyi: Thank you to my friends at Lionsgate films for sending us to a screening of Wonder, the movie. We loved it. As always, opinions are all my own, influenced only by my experience as a parent and educator.

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