You can read to each other while waiting in a restaurant, when traveling, or during your usual read-aloud at school. Go to the library. The librarian in the children's section can suggest good books for you and your child to share. Arrange or set aside time each night for you and your child to read. Have your child write stories or tell stories to you while you write them down.
Children become encouraged when they see their own words in print.
Provide resources at home for learning. Set a good example. Encourage students to do their best in school. Value education and seek a balance between schoolwork and outside activities. Recognize factors that take a toll on students' classroom performance.