Thanksgiving crafts for kids combine fun, creativity, and meaningful lessons in gratitude. These hands-on projects help children express thankfulness while strengthening fine motor skills, imagination, and social-emotional development. From Thankful Trees to Gratitude Jars, families and teachers can turn simple materials into memorable learning experiences.
How nutrition affects learning in children is an important topic for families who want to support strong focus, memory, and emotional well-being. Since children’s brains are growing rapidly, the foods they eat have a powerful impact on how well they learn, stay attentive, and participate in daily routines.
Storytelling activities for preschoolers help children build stronger language skills, grow their imagination, and express ideas with confidence. These simple interactions support attention, memory, and emotional understanding while encouraging creativity at home. Families can weave storytelling into everyday routines, creating meaningful moments that support learning and connection.
Screen-free activities for kids provide families with meaningful ways to connect, unwind, and support healthy development during the fall season. By reducing overstimulation and encouraging creativity, these routines strengthen communication, emotional regulation, and imaginative play.
Improving attention span in preschoolers during the holiday season can be challenging as schedules shift and excitement increases. With consistent routines and small, structured moments of quiet focus, families can help children stay grounded and attentive. These strategies support better self-regulation, smoother transitions, and improved participation once children return to their early learning environments.
MCCA has been recognized by the Maryland State Legislature for its commitment to Montgomery County issued a quality programs and special needs child care Proclamation in 2016 to MCCA for its commitment to Montgomery County child care for more than 50 years. MCCA was also selected as a 2018 nonprofit finalist for a MOXIE Award for boldness and innovation
MCCA is the oldest nonprofit licensed child care provider in Montgomery County and started its work in 1968 as a Community Action Project of the War on Poverty. Recognizing the need for quality child care programs in their neighborhoods, a group of local activists formed an association to establish centers in Montgomery County that would serve a diverse population and establish high standards for child care. Now, more than 50 years later, MCCA’s dedicated and expertly trained staff continue their tradition of providing high quality child care and play-based education for children.
Families with school aged children who can afford their child care expenses during the school year often struggle to afford the all-day programs they need when school is out for the summer. The Richard Krampf Summer Adventures Scholarship Fund was established to help provide children a safe and stimulating place to spend their weeks when school is out. Please contact an MCCA Director for details on how to apply.
