Rome was not built in a day. First, it is very important to support a good work environment . Your child needs a designated work area. The area should include a comfortable chair, proper lighting, a table or desk, and basic materials like pencils and paper.
Children respond best when they are rewarded for their efforts.
Try reading for pleasure to your child. Go over the Walker Weekly early in the week, so that you can discuss and anticipate any upcoming events, lessons, and tests. Please feel free to e-mail me anytime. There is a direct link to my e-mail address at the bottom of every web page. My feeling is that home-school communication is a vital component for a child's education.