{"title":"Emma Derainne","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmma Derainne\u003c\/b\u003e is a teacher, researcher and mother of two who lives in the space between the classroom and the kitchen table. A Research Associate at the Sustainability, Environment, and the Arts in Education Research Centre and a confirmed Doctoral Researcher, her work focuses on care, wellbeing and the often-invisible labour that holds the education system together. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eHow Good Are School Gardens?,\u003c\/i\u003e also published by Amba Press. \u003ci\u003eTeach, Parent, Repeat\u003c\/i\u003e is her second book.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-good-are-school-gardens","title":"How Good are School Gardens?","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow Good are School Gardens?\u003c\/i\u003e seasoned educator, Emma Derainne, with over two decades of experience, delves into the transformative potential of school gardens. Drawing from her extensive background in Early Childhood and Primary Education across Australia, Asia, and Europe, Emma explores how these vibrant green spaces offer more than just nutritional benefits. Through engaging anecdotes and practical insights, she illustrates how school gardens foster hands-on learning, therapeutic benefits, safety and security, environmental stewardship and a deep connection to the community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eEmma’s book is a compelling invitation for educators to reimagine their teaching practices by integrating school gardens into the curriculum. With a focus on experiential learning and community engagement, she provides a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining school gardens that cater to diverse student needs. From promoting sustainability to enhancing academic outcomes through real-world applications, \u003ci\u003eHow Good are School Gardens?\u003c\/i\u003e offers valuable strategies and reflective prompts. 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Through sharp personal storytelling and grounded research, \u003ci\u003eTeach, Parent, Repeat\u003c\/i\u003e names the invisible load, challenges the myth of endless holidays and offers something genuinely rare: permission to set boundaries, lead with humanity and fall in love with teaching again – on your own terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46719355289762,"sku":"9781923403765","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/AP_TPR_final-front-cover.jpg?v=1775013686"},{"product_id":"emma-derainne-bundle","title":"Emma Derainne bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrab Emma Derainne's two books in this bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Good are School Gardens? 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