Three Practical Ways to Improve Motivation at School and at Home

Published on January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

1. Strengthen Home--School Connections

Share strategies families can use to encourage effort, curiosity, and persistence rather than focusing only on grades. Consistent messaging builds motivation across environments.

2. Make Learning Purposeful

Connect lessons to real-world problems, student interests, and meaningful goals. When students understand the "why," motivation naturally increases (Tatter, 2019).

3. Focus on Growth, Not Just Outcomes

Celebrate progress, effort, and strategy use. Encourage students to reflect on what helped them improve, reinforcing a growth-oriented mindset (Ormrod et al., 2024). 

Create Your Own Website With Webador