Kindergarteners' Delight: The Impact of Wonder Woman

These young minds are on the verge of greatness!

With over $263.7 million in domestic earnings, Wonder Woman has proven to be a blockbuster sensation, captivating audiences of all ages. Many parents have taken their little ones—boys and girls alike—to experience the thrill of this superhero film. But just how has it influenced the kids? A kindergarten teacher, inspired by the changes she observed in her classroom following the movie’s release, compiled a list of adorable anecdotes that even reached the film’s director, who shared her excitement on social media. Prepare for some heartfelt laughs and maybe a few tears as you read these enchanting moments that could inspire you to grab your child’s trusty umbrella and channel your inner warrior!

In a tweet, director Kelly Hayes remarked, “My producer sent me this… it’s absolutely incredible! This makes all the hard work worth it. Huge thanks to the person who wrote it!”

Delightful Happenings in the Classroom

Here’s a glimpse into the delightful happenings in the classroom shortly after the film’s debut:

“I work at a kindergarten, and here’s a collection of the cutest Wonder Woman-inspired incidents that unfolded in just one week after the movie hit theaters.

On Monday, a boy who was usually all about Iron Man excitedly told me he asked for a Wonder Woman lunchbox instead. A little girl declared, ‘When I grow up, I want to speak all the languages like Diana!’
Another girl transformed her Beauty and the Beast birthday party into a Wonder Woman extravaganza in just three days flat!
On Tuesday, I witnessed seven girls at recess, all determined to be Wonder Woman, join forces as Amazons, promising to collaborate rather than fight against evil.
There’s one girl who won’t respond unless you call her Wonder Woman. Another student seriously asked if she could swap her uniform for Wonder Woman armor because she wanted to be ready to save the world. The teacher chuckled and said it was fine; the next day, she came dressed as Wonder Woman, and no one even batted an eye.
They decided to create a dance performance and asked if they could dress as superheroes while singing a song about bunnies.
When a boy threw a plastic car in frustration, a girl gasped, ‘JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIE!’
A boy discarded his candy wrapper, prompting a 5-year-old girl to shout, ‘DON’T POLLUTE, YOU IDIOT! THAT’S WHY THERE ARE NO MEN IN TEMYSICRA!’
On Wednesday, one girl arrived with a printed list of every female superhero and their powers to ensure no conflicts over roles at recess. I chatted with a girl who hadn’t seen the movie, and the following day she came back and said, ‘You were right, Wonder Woman is WAY better than Frozen!’

If this movie can transform how these little girls and boys view themselves and their possibilities in just a week, imagine the incredible things the next generation could accomplish if we keep providing them with empowering films like Wonder Woman.

This heartwarming list showcases the profound influence of the film, and it undoubtedly resonates in homes and schools nationwide. It brings tears to our eyes to see young girls recognize “warrior” as a trait associated with their gender. The fact that boys, who may have felt pressured to hide their admiration for female heroes, are now free to celebrate Wonder Woman is nothing short of revolutionary.

We’re particularly fond of the little girl who insists on being called Wonder Woman and the one who diligently compiled a list of female superheroes for recess play. And how can we not chuckle at the girl who scolded her classmate about littering by referencing Themyscira?

Thank you, Wonder Woman! And thanks to all the parents who have shared this film with their children. Its success paves the way for more female superhero narratives, significantly impacting how our kids view media representation.

Kindergarteners’ Delight: The Impact of Wonder Woman

Delightful Happenings in the Classroom

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