Ignite VidCon 6B: Utilizing the Strategies of Honeycomb Hypothesis in ECE

CORE Network Nashville and the United Way of Greater Nashville are excited to host the 2025 Nashville Early Childhood Education Conference! "Ignite! Purpose and Intention." The 2025 Ignite! Conference will be held July 22 - 25, 2025. All sessions are free and open to the public.

Join Dr. Michelle Wyatt of the Acorn School at Vanderbilt as she presents "Utilizing the Strategies of Honeycomb Hypothesis in an Early Childhood Classroom."

This presentation explores the application of the Honeycomb Hypothesis to create a more integrated, engaging, and effective learning environment for young children through nature play.

1 - 1.5 hours of TN DHS credit is available upon completion of a reflection form. All Ignite! Conference sessions fall under the umbrella of the United Way of Greater Nashville for TN DHS credit. United Way of Greater Nashville is a Pre-Approved Institution with TrainTN. Your TNPAL-verified director should enter documentation of attendance and participation in their TrainTN Director Portal.

All webinars are recorded and can be found at https://www.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/rts-training/. All recordings are eligible for TN DHS hours.

About the presenter

Michelle Wyatt, Ed.D., has dedicated over 25 years to the field of Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education. Her career began as a classroom teacher for 18-month to 3-year-old children at the Susan Gray School of Peabody College and Vanderbilt University. During her tenure at the Susan Gray School, Michelle also served as a Community Outreach Teacher, supporting families with young children from birth to 5 years who were eligible for services through Tennessee Early Intervention Systems. She later became the coordinator of these programs before advancing to the role of Associate Director. She can be contacted at michelle.wyatt@vanderbilt.edu and through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-wyatt7391.

About The Acorn School

The Acorn School provides early childhood care and education to children ages six weeks to six years old. Open to children of Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and students, the Acorn School is operated by Vanderbilt University’s Child and Family Center and is licensed by the Tennessee Department of Education.https://www.vanderbilt.edu/acorn/

About CORE Network Nashville

Core Network Nashville is Nashville’s community of connected resources for early childhood educators. We are the place to find educational and operational resources in the area, access coaching and mentorship opportunities, and get connected to the strong community of early childhood educators of all different backgrounds. At Core Network Nashville, we believe that no matter your role in education, you deserve to have the resources and community support you need to thrive in your work.

If you would like more information about CORE Network and/or would like to join the work, please contact Elandriel Lewis.