EP 79: Beyond Cute with Amanda Morgan

Update: 2025-10-02

Description

Kristen chats with Amanda Morgan from Not Just Cute about what real rigor looks like in early childhood. Spoiler: it’s not worksheets or flashcards—it’s deep, meaningful play. This episode will boost your confidence to stand behind play-based learning and push back on the pressure to keep things “cute.”

Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com

Find Amanda here: @amanda_notjustcute or at notjustcute.com

Facebook: Not Just Cute - Intentional Whole Child Development

Find Amanda’s Course here: Unlock the Power of Play in Your ECE Program

Find Amanda’s Book here: NOT JUST CUTE: How Powerful Play Drives Development in Early Childhood

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EP 79: Beyond Cute with Amanda Morgan

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Kristen Day

EP 79: Beyond Cute with Amanda Morgan