CONNECTED.
LOVE OF LEARNING.
PASSION.
Welcome to YOUR Homeschool.
“60% of the time, my kid is honest about completing their homeschool work.”
*le sigh*
Inside your homeschool, you…
aren’t sure you can handle another day of yelling, crying, and lying about finishing a lesson (so you can get back on track to where you should’ve been last month!)
find yourself daydreaming about how easy it would be if the curriculum could be custom matched to your child’s needs
keep sock ‘em boppers nearby in case you need to protect yourself when giving spelling corrections
*insert another le sigh*
Psst…you started your homeschool so your child could learn outside of the box, so why keep using inside-the-box strategies?
Imagine if you could flip the script on what learning “should” look like…
And watch your child take risks with new ideas, get their work done without being asked, and be willing to take your advice…
You can (and deserve to) deepen connection with your child through homeschooling…
Whether you’re brand spankin’ new or have been navigating uncharted waters for what feels like centuries.
"In reflection of the last 6 months, my big win is confidence in who I am becoming. You’ve created a circle of mentors where I can bring my authentic self to seek advice. I feel more comfortable in my day-to-day activities knowing I can lean into my support circle. A circle that’s also growing daily & leading from experience. Being part of the movement & learning empowers me to take it on in my home. Thanks to you and the Teaching Inspired community!"
- Kate Showers | Homeschool Mom
Natalie Burns
B. Sc, B. Ed, Certified Teacher
Homeschool Support Teacher
Hey there! I’m Natalie and as a certified teacher turned homeschooling mom myself, I’m on a mission to provide the tools & frameworks to deepen connection with your child through homeschool teaching so your child will love learning.
You’ll see me infuse intuitive approaches so you can connect more deeply with your child through a done-for-you experience, embracing the freedom to reflect who you are as a family without the restraint of constantly meeting someone’s expectations (even if they’re your own!).
Take your homeschooler from “robot-like responses” to razzle dazzled curiosity with…
TEACHING INSPIRED
MEMBERSHIP
The membership that provides the tools & frameworks for homeschool teaching so your child will love learning.
Get clear about what isn’t working (and why) so you can change your legacy & see your child look at learning with excitement!
THOUGHTFUL THINKERS
6 WEEK PROGRAM
Setting Up Your Homeschooler To Take Initiative For Their Learning In Just 6 Weeks
Develop the qualities of love, clarity, and discernment in your homeschooler as they grow their thinking skills, all while deepening your relational connection.
“What Natalie teaches helped me understand how to ask good questions so that my teens can dig for truth and see beauty in it.”
- Gabe Cox | Homeschool Mom & Creator of RedHot Mindset
Would you spend $15 on homeschool art supplies in a heartbeat, but still wear thread bare underwear?
You deserve resources too.
I’ll never forget transitioning to Home Learning Support Teacher after 10 years in the high school classroom…
At that time, I worked for a homeschool academy and the first family I was assigned to ended up quitting their homeschool and the mom put her kids back into the classroom. The reason? The academy needed learning proof from workbooks but she was an outdoor, adventure person.
She wanted her kids to think outside the box. That’s why she started her homeschool in the first place and here she was right back to workbooks, report cards, and math speed drills.
That’s when I realized there was a serious lack of support for homeschooling moms.
I set out to fill that gap.
And Homeschool Teaching Simplified was born…
I’ve now supported 1,000s of families to reignite a love of learning in their children by making homeschool relevant, meaningful, and engaging for their growing minds.
All by guiding you through the process of adapting what you already have to actually work for your family.
“Natalie's given me ways to help me see my children's learning styles differently and it's opened up a whole new world of standards that match and align with our home values and goals for them.”
- Shannon Biancamano | Homeschool Mom & Creator of Guided By Grace
You’ll love me like a homeschooler loves snacks if…
➡ Winging it is no longer working for you.
You know that changing the way you approach teaching can re-ignite your older child’s engagement, wonder, and that razzle-dazzled curiosity! I’ll show you how to make learning relevant and meaningful for tweens and teens.
➡ You’re still searching for curriculum that actually works.
Are you ready to let go of expectations around what you thought homeschooling was supposed to look like & embrace the freedom to reflect who you are as a family? No need to spend another dime on new homeschool curriculum when you can simply adapt what you have to meet your child’s learning needs.
➡ You’re raising a smart, confident, and ambitious independent thinker.
It’s time to get clear about what isn’t working (and why) so you can change your legacy & see your child look at learning differently.
Check out what happened for Barbara when she let go of expectations from others and embraced guiding her daughter’s learning at the pace that was best for her:
“You helped me change my perspective in how I see my kids in their journey and their walk with education, and I thank you so much for that because it released so much of the control that I felt I needed to have over their learning and it allowed me to give it to them. That was just a beautiful moment for me so I really appreciate that.”
“It is just such a wonderful experience to feel heard and seen. Sometimes I feel like things can be presented like “this is the only way”, but that’s not what you get here [with Natalie].”
Barbara Schaffer | Homeschooling Mom
“I download every book you talk about, check out the podcasts, review all the materials you share and take notes on your talks. My big win so far is confidence : )"
- Kate Showers | Homeschooling Mom
“Natalie gave me new ideas, new perspectives, and helped develop curiosity instead of robot-like responses in my children!”
Britany Lenz | Homeschooling Mom
"It is so nice to talk to Natalie because she doesn’t talk to you from a pedestal. I feel like I’ve hit a gold mine."
Yuki Yamakawa | Homeschooling Mom
FAQ:
Frequently Asked Questions
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While I support both moms and their children, the content you will find here is curated toward your personal growth as a homeschooling mom and done-for-you application methods for your homeschool.
You will learn what critical thinking is and how to develop those positive characteristics in your children, such as: non-judgmental communication, clarity of thought, and discernment in decision making.
Here you will learn how to grow your child’s intiative through having these thinking skills.
Let’s face it, there are some unknowns when our children start thinking more openly! I will show you the process for developing these traits gently so that you can deal with their new questions and ideas in a way that deepens your relational connection. -
Yes, you are welcome here regardless of your years of experience because the most important piece is that you know your child.
I create my content to have aspects that can be accessible to newbies, as well as advanced aspects for those with years of experience.
No matter how many years you already have under your belt, you will see results of deeper connection with your child as you grow their initiative through thinking skills.
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Yes! I have a background teaching high schoolers and have ensured that all programs and resources I offer are supportive for homeschools with high schoolers.
Teaching teenagers requires a different approach than for an elementary or middle schooler so I break down examples into those three ranges. This way, the information is useful and relevant for the maturity your child is at today.
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With recent changes in curriculum, there are so many reasons for why people are choosing to homeschool.
Because of this, I have chosen to keep the main content focus to be practical learning strategies that anyone can see benefit from, regardless of their spiritual approach.
When it comes to long term sustainable approaches to how you view teaching & learning, this includes the holistic aspects of physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. I come from a background based on biblical truth so you will hear me speak from this perspective of understanding and experience. That being said, I am happy to meet you wherever you are at on your personal spiritual journey and will provide teaching support for you with how you want to homeschool your child.
