Nurture children who think, wonder, and love to learn! The first book in The Wonder Collection series, Child of Wonder is a well-organized, easy-to-read collection of hundreds of inspiring ideas and techniques to help parents and educators guide children in creative development. A thoughtful and engaging resource for all parents and educators who want to understand the characteristics of creativity, how to encourage them and discover practical ways to set up an environment that will help children think and create more.

"The wonder collection"--Cover. Includes index.

Explore your wonder : understanding and encouraging creativity -- Let the flower bloom : allowing children to arrive at their own pace -- Breaking ground : setting up and organizing the creative environment -- The art of questioning : asking the right question at the right time -- A family think tank : a place for creative thinking -- Yes days : creative days in a world full of no's and responsibilities -- Wonder tools : playthings and toys that build creativity -- Wonder world : creativity outdoors -- To pirate ships and castle moats : creating a costume box that takes you places -- Hold my hand : cooperative play and games as an opportunity for creativity -- Give me space : quiet places and special spots that nurture creativity -- Squish! Splat! Smoosh! : making messes and getting dirty -- Thinking outside the recipe : using cooking to develop creativity -- Art smart : developing creativity through visual arts -- Jump, jiggle, jive : creative explorations in movement -- Music in me, me, mee! : exploring the creative potential of music -- Everyday math magic : using math to develop creative thinking -- Lightbulb moments : science to foster creativity -- Tell me a story : creative storytelling -- Words my way : creative writing for the young child -- Media in motion : using (and not using) media for creativity -- The other side of the mountain : celebrating creativity -- My treasure house : displaying creativity -- Reach for the moon, catch the stars : Appreciating our creations.