Happy Thanksgiving
November 2025
Turkey Feather Hunt Game
🦃 Game: “Turkey Feather Hunt”
Players: Any number (best in small teams or groups)
Play Time: 10–20 minutes
Goal: Collect the most turkey feathers by completing fun Thanksgiving challenges!
🎯 What You Need:
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Construction paper (different colors)
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Scissors
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Markers
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Tape
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Basket or small box (for each team)
🧡 Setup:
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Cut out feathers from construction paper (about 20–30 total).
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Write a challenge or question on each feather. Examples:
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“Gobble like a turkey for 10 seconds!”
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“Name 3 things you’re thankful for.”
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“Do 5 jumping jacks.”
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“Pretend you’re mashed potatoes being stirred!”
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“Share your favorite Thanksgiving food.”
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Hide the feathers around the room or yard.
🦃 How to Play:
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Split the kids into small teams (or play individually).
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When you say “GO!”, kids start searching for feathers.
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When they find one, they must complete the challenge written on it before adding it to their basket.
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After all feathers are found, count them up!
🏆 Winning:
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The team (or player) with the most feathers wins a small prize—like a sticker, bookmark, or “Turkey Champion” certificate.
💡 Variation Ideas:
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For older kids: Add trivia questions about Thanksgiving history.
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For younger kids: Use picture-based challenges (like “find a red feather” or “flap like a turkey”).
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For classrooms: Hide feathers with vocabulary words, and kids must use the word in a thankful sentence.
Guardianship is a legal process where a court appoints a person (guardian) to make decisions for another person (ward) who cannot make certain decisions independently.
Types of Guardianship
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Full Guardianship – Guardian has authority over personal, medical, and financial decisions.
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Limited Guardianship – Guardian only makes decisions in specific areas.
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Temporary or Emergency Guardianship – Granted for a short period in urgent situations.
Who May Need Guardianship?
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Children under 18 without parents, adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or elderly individuals who are incapacitated.
Court Oversight
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Guardians are accountable to the court and may need to file reports on the ward’s well-being and finances.
Alternatives to Guardianship
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Supported decision-making, powers of attorney, or healthcare proxies may provide more independence than full guardianship.
Rights of the Ward
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Individuals under guardianship retain certain rights unless specifically removed by the court.
Guardian’s Responsibilities
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Duties may include managing healthcare, housing, education, finances, and daily living needs.
State Laws Vary
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Guardianship rules and procedures differ by state, so local legal guidance is essential.
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Meet your Parent Liaisons
Hi, my name is Nikole Crowder. I am the Parent Liaison at the Parent Resource Center for Conroe ISD. I graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2012 with my Master’s Degree in Business Administration. I am currently working on my Doctorate in Educational Leadership. This is my 4th year with Conroe ISD. I have 8 years of SPED experience and over 20 years of Early Childhood Development experience. I am passionate about Special Education and assisting families with the resources and support they need for their children. I look forward to assisting not only families but my fellow Conroe ISD faculty members in any way I possibly can. We are a team and my top priority is providing support for the students. Please view my contact information below and if there is anything I can assist you with I am happy to help.
Nikole Crowder, MBA
Prof Sp Ed/Parent Liaison
Special Education
Conroe Independent School District
936-709-8209
parentresourcecenter@conroeisd.net
Hello! My name is Aurora Vazquez, and I am honored to serve as your Bilingual Parent Liaison and Spanish Interpreter at Conroe ISD. I was born and raised in Mexico City before moving to Texas in 2000. Since beginning my journey in education in 2004, it has truly become my passion.
Over the years, I’ve held a variety of roles that have helped me build valuable experience, which I’m excited to share with you and your family. I’ve been part of the Conroe ISD community since 2014, and I feel incredibly thankful to belong to such a wonderful district.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or if you need support—I'm here for you and happy to help in any way I can.
Aurora Vazquez
Para Parent Resource Center Asst/Sped Interpreter
Special Education
Conroe Independent School District
(936) 709-8171
parentresourcecenter@conroeisd.net
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