Join us for the
Save Childhood Conference!

Join us at Marvelously Made – The School for Young Children in Helotes, Texas, on November 14-15, 2025, to explore the keys to creating intentional, child-centered learning environments. Registration opens March 2025!

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Have you ever thought about what it would look like to have a school where every single nook is designed specifically for children, for their development, for their education? A place where administrators, teachers, and parents work together and step aside to embrace an environment and philosophy that honors childhood as it should be, that respects each individual child’s journey, and that educates in ways where learning is authentic, life-long, and joyful?

We want you to come to spend some time with us, soaking it in first-hand and learning applicable ways you can also make places where children truly thrive!

It looks like, this...it looks like Marvelously Made.

Attendees can earn Continuing Professional Education credits and clock training hours at the conference.

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer is the founder and director of Marvelously Made School and the Save Childhood Movement. She is an engaging and sought-after speaker, having presented on a wide range of topics including children’s emotional and physical needs, best educational practices, and all things parenting. She has presented workshops and teachings through organizations such as the Early Childhood Christian Network, San Antonio Association for the Education of Young Children, and the International Play Association. She has spoken at many community and parent workshops as well as educational summits.

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Transform Your Teaching Methods

Discover effective techniques to support young learners. Gain practical insights to create a nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

Implement research-based methods for optimal child development.
Engage students with age-appropriate activities and materials.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture.
Incorporate interactive learning tools for dynamic engagement.
Foster a collaborative environment to enhance student interaction.
Integrate real-world applications to deepen learning experiences.

Explore innovative methods to engage young learners effectively. Learn how to implement strategies that inspire creativity and critical thinking in the classroom.

Interactive Learning Community

Participate in collaborative exchanges with educators. Exchange ideas and best practices to improve early childhood education.

Engage in interactive workshops and discussions.
Connect with peers to foster professional development.
Discover new methods for effective teaching.

Design Inspiring Learning Spaces

Discover methods for crafting innovative classrooms. Explore how to create stimulating environments that ignite young children's imaginations.

The Farmhouse - 3 year olds - 5 year olds
The Cottage - kindergarten
The Primary - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades
Our Garden Classroom
Outdoor Classrooms
Our Animals - alpacas, sheep, rats, chickens, and more!

Being able to see the children interact directly with the environment was phenomenal! I also appreciated being able to observe how your staff interacts with the children. For so many, your program is 180 degrees from the "norm", it is vital that we were able to see the work "in action". I knew when I visited two years ago that I wanted my staff to be able to catch the vision. They absolutely have buy-in (not all at 100% but at least over 50% for my most reluctant) after being able to explore and see that it CAN and DOES work!

2024 Conference Attendee

What others are saying about the Save Childhood Conference:

Marvelously Made is a wonderfully made place for children to be. I wanted to stay forever. Thank you for creating inspiring places. I will long remember my time as the place is etched in my memory and heart. Thank you for the beautiful experience.

Sandra Duncan

Author and International Specialist on Early Childhood Environments

Authenticity, knowledge of our practices, and deep engagement with children/families/and educators are ways that connected with me as a director. The authenticity of the approach to engaging with the materials and experiences that are offered to children are purposeful and powerful for the learning that happens along the pathway to growing up. We can see that Jennifer and her team are NOT IN A HURRY to grow up a child, they take the time to consider what the 'needs' of the children are and have the resources to back up these practices.

Our time at the Save Childhood Conference brought us all to a place of deeper conversations with each other about what we are offering children in our program. Thank you for the time and the information that was both practical and magical…we loved it.