{"title":"Lauren Thompson","description":"LAUREN THOMPSON earned her BS in interdisciplinary studies with an early childhood certification. She taught third grade in Texas before partnering with nonprofit organizations in the Middle East. She started her website, MrsThompsonsTreasures.com, as a way to share fun and engaging resources for elementary school teachers and parents.","products":[{"product_id":"kindergarten-activity-book-zoo-animals-75-games-to-practice-early-reading-writing-and-math-skills-paperback","title":"Kindergarten Activity Book: Zoo Animals: 75 Games to Practice Early Reading, Writing, and Math Skills - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor the critters, add the ants, and practice skills through play--for kids ages 5 to 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet off on an exciting trip to the zoo that teaches reading, writing, and math! 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