Homeschooling with Grace: A Conversation with Leilani Melendez on Down Syndrome, Biblical Foundations, and Supportive Communities

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Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

Amy Sloan | HumilityandDoxology

241 episodes

5 days ago

Homeschooling is an excellent choice for many families, but it can feel overwhelming, and even isolating at times. In Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, we talk with real life homeschooling parents about it all: educational philosophy, homeschool challenges, learning successes, faith & so much more. Host Amy Sloan, a homeschool graduate herself, is now homeschooling her own 5 children, and she brings the homeschool community to you. Informative, encouraging & fun - this is a podcast sure to encourage every homeschooling parent!

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Homeschooling with Grace: A Conversation with Leilani Melendez on Down Syndrome, Biblical Foundations, and Supportive Communities

Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

48 minutes 5 seconds

1 week ago

Homeschooling with Grace: A Conversation with Leilani Melendez on Down Syndrome, Biblical Foundations, and Supportive Communities

In this episode of Homeschool Conversations, I chat with Leilani Melendez—homeschooling mom of four, experienced teacher, and creator of Living with Eve. Leilani shares her personal journey of transitioning from the classroom to homeschooling, and how her perspective on education has shifted over the years.

With warmth and honesty, Leilani talks about homeschooling her daughter with Down syndrome, what it means to slow down and meet each child where they are, and how to build a faith-filled foundation for learning. She offers practical insights on adapting academic lessons, balancing therapies and appointments, and inviting siblings to play an active role in the learning process.

Leilani also emphasizes the importance of community and humility in the homeschool journey:

“We’re not meant to be by ourselves doing things on our own.”

If you’re considering homeschooling a child with special needs (or simply want encouragement to stay the course) this conversation will equip and inspire you.

In this episode, we discuss:

Shifting from an academic-only mindset to whole-person education
Unique joys and challenges of homeschooling a child with Down syndrome
Practical ways to adapt lessons while keeping a biblical focus
Finding community and support in the homeschool journey
Encouragement for when homeschooling feels hard

Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschooling-down-syndrome/

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