Earlier this week, my 9 year old and I went to see a pre-screening of WONDER, which is now out in theaters. WONDER is based on the New York Times best-selling book by the same name. In both the book and the movie, August (Auggie) is a young boy with a severe facial deformities who has been homeschooled his whole life. He is now entering Middle School as a 5th grader. We all know middle school isn’t the easiest time in a child’s life. Most children fit it. But August discovers the true meaning of “Why blend in when you were born to stand out.”
I was expecting to enjoy the movie. I really loved it! Without sharing any spoilers, I can tell you that the movie helps you understand not just Auggie’s challenges, but the very real challenges of the seemingly-typical people around him. It is filled with memorable lines and quotes, including Mr. Browne’s Precepts. I loved the quotes so much that I lettered one onto a clipboard! Let me show you this fun DIY WONDER quote clipboard!
It was hard to pick a single quote from the movie – I might have more clipboards in my future!
To make this DIY Wonder Quote Clipboard, I used:
Paint Pen
Pencil with eraser
Ruler
Clipboard
Fine-tipped black pen
I close an aqua-colored paint pen as a nod to the color of the book cover, but you can choose any color you like.
Start by peeling the plastic wrapping off the clipboard.
Draw lines across the clipboard, an inch apart.
Lightly letter in the words. This will give you a chance to play with the spacing.
Trace over your penciled-in lettering with the paint pen. Then write over it a second time. This second coat will make the paint more opaque.
Use the fine-tipped pen to outline the letters. This will help them stand out.
It is that easy! Your clipboard is complete!
I absolutely love this quote from the movie!
“There should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.” – WONDER
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