# The Science of Play, Part 2: Making It Work — Applying the Recognize–Emphasize–Maximize Framework for Deep Learning Through Play by Amanda Morgan, MS

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Podcast: [Early Childhood Investigations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/early-childhood-investigations-7652274)
Published: 2026-05-29T18:44:18+00:00
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## Resource

RESOURCES Watch the full webinar here Join our newsletter! Earn your Professional Development hours with FREE sessions delivered right to your inbox every week Check out the producer of ECI, Playground, the Child Care Management Software You’ve explored why play matters—now it’s time to focus on how to make it work. In this practical follow-up to The Science of Play, Amanda Morgan—author of Not Just Cute: How Powerful Play Drives Development in Early Childhood—will dive deeper into the Recognize–Emphasize–Maximize Framework to show how intentional, guided play can support meaningful developmental outcomes without co-opting the play itself. Through relatable play examples and reflection tools, you’ll learn how to align play with your curriculum and objectives, make strategic amendments to support standards, and introduce authentic, play-based assessment methods. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or leading at the program level, this session will help you bridge the gap between theory and practice—so play can flourish as both joyful and truly rigorous learning. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, you will be able to: Apply the Recognize–Emphasize–Maximize Framework to intentionally plan and support powerful play experiences. Align playful learning with developmental outcomes and curriculum goals without diminishing children’s agency or joy. Identify opportunities to adapt or “amend” curriculum and objectives to better reflect how children actually learn through play. Implement authentic assessment practices that capture meaningful growth within play-based contexts. Strengthen your ability to articulate and defend the educational value of play to colleagues, families, and decision-makers.

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