Foreword by Sandra Duncan, Ed.D Preface Introduction: Honoring Children Taking Stock for the Wonder Journey Why Wonder-Based Art? How to Use This Book The Wonder-Based Art Process Presenting Materials Observing Engagement Preparing Your Wonder-Based Art Space Setting Up for Wonder-Based Art Guiding Principle 1: Model What You Want to See Guiding Principle 2: Teach Proper Use of Tools Through Stories Guiding Principle 3: Give Instructions in Sets of Three Essential Wonder-Based Art Materials: Loose Parts & Upcycling Tips for Building a Collection of Loose Parts Storing and Displaying Loose Parts Watching for Wonder Following the Verb: How to See Children's Interests How to Harness Curiosity: Schemas in Children's Play Art Materials: A Few Tips Wonder Art Tool: Mortar & Pestle Workshop 1: Sprinkling Flowers Workshop 2: Flower Paints Workshop 3: Flower Playdough Workshop 4: Crushed Chalk Paint Workshop 5: Crushed Chalk-Colored Playdough Workshop 6: Crushed Eggshell Painting Building Wonder Lands Every Child Has a Story: Unlocking Literacy Play Wonder Art Tool: Gel Medium Workshop 7: Nature Folks Workshop 8: Superhero Characters Workshop 9: CD Spaceships Workshop 10: The Magic Shoe Workshop 11: Story Blocks Workshop 12: Wonder Lanterns Workshop 13: Adventure Capes Workshop 14: The Disappearing Snake Noticing Wonder Who's Doing the Thinking? The Power of Open-Ended Material Wonder Art Tool: Loose Parts Workshop 15: Mark Making with Loose Parts Workshop 16: Wood Loose Parts Self-Portrait Workshop 17: Colorful Loose Parts Self-Portrait Workshop 18: Leaf Painting Workshop 19: Tube Sculptures Workshop 20: Pressed Loose Parts Workshop 21: Loose Parts Sculptures Stirring Up Wonder Unleashing the Alchemist: How to Inspire Children's Experimentation How to Set Up Potion Trays Wonder Art Tools: Pipettes, Eyedroppers & Syringes Workshop 22: Magic Paint Potion Tray Workshop 23: Fizzing Painting Tray Workshop 24: Salt Painting Workshop 25: Bauble Paint Potions Tips on Displaying Children's Art Endnotes Acknowledgments About the Author Index.