Develop an atmosphere of reading: Some people would argue that reading it the key to success in life. We would most certainly argue that at minimum reading is a key to success in learning. Children who develop a love of reading, develop a love for learning.
Put your child in the driver's seat as much as possible: When it comes to education, all some kids experience is control, control, control. When a child feels controlled, or out of control when it comes to their education, they often withdraw from learning.
Encourage open and sincere communication: Encourage your child or student to express his opinion about what's going on with his education. Create an open atmosphere where he feels comfortable expressing his likes, dislikes, or concerns.
Focus on your child's interests: When learning engages children in areas and subjects of interest, learning becomes fun and children engage in learning.
Introduce and encourage different types of learning styles: Every child has learning preferences and styles that are best suited to their way of learning. Some children have a dominant learning style, while others prefer to learn using a mix of learning styles.
Share your enthusiasm for learning: Enthusiasm rubs off, especially when it comes to learning new things. If your child or student sees that you're sincerely enthusiastic about learning, they're likely to become enthusiastic about learning.
Make learning fun through game-based learning: Game-based learning is not a new concept. It's been around for a long time. Game-based learning can be very advantageous for many reasons.
Focus on what he's learning, not his performance: Instead of asking your child how he did on his math test as soon as he gets home from school, have him teach you what he learned in math today. Focus on what your child is learning, as opposed to how he is performing.
Help your child stay organized: Helping your child organize his papers, books and assignments will go a long way to helping him feel motivated to learn. Disorganization is typical among young school-age children, but it can also lead to a feeling of being overwhelmed.
Recognize and celebrate achievements: No matter how small they may be, it's important to recognize and celebrate your child's achievements. This is especially important for elementary-age school children who require constant positive reinforcement to keep them motivated to learn and challenge themselves to do better.