Most good students aren't born good learners. Though individual personality plays a big part in a child's willingness to learn and their overall disposition when it comes to schooling and education, but most children who are good learners at some point had worked hard on becoming good learners. In fact, any student, who possesses the basic aptitude and receives the right motivation, can become a good learner.

One of the biggest mistakes teachers and parents can make when it comes to developing students and children who are good learners is to limit learning to the classroom. While the classroom will likely be the primary source of instruction — intellectual, social, and academic growth should extend outside the walls of the classroom – if you want to enhance a child's desire and ability to learn.

If you want your child to be a stellar student, don't limit learning to the walls of his classroom. Although the skills they are learning are crucial to their intellectual and social growth, your child needs your help to open up the world of ideas. Their renewed joy in discovery will transfer to their schoolwork, so in turn you'll boost their academic achievement too!

Fill your child's world with reading. Take turns reading with your child, or establish a family reading time when everyone reads his/her book. Demonstrate how important reading is to you by filling your home with printed materials: novels, newspapers, even posters, and placemats with words on them.

Encourage them to express their opinion, talk about their feelings, and make choices. They can pick out a side dish to go with dinner and select their extracurricular activities. Ask for their input on family decisions, and show that you value it.

Show enthusiasm for your child's interests and encourage her to explore subjects that fascinate her. If they are a horse nut, offer them stories about riding or challenge them to find five facts about horses in the encyclopedia.

Provide them with play opportunities that support different kinds of learning styles — from listening and visual learning to sorting and sequencing. Supplies that encourage open-ended play, such as blocks, will develop your child’s creative expression and problem-solving skills as he/she builds. They'll need lots of unstructured playtimes to explore them.

Point out the new things you learn with enthusiasm. Discuss the different ways you find new information, whether you're looking for gardening tips on the internet or taking a night class in American literature.

Celebrate achievements, no matter how small. Completing a book report calls for a special treat; finishing a book allows your child an hour of video games. You'll offer positive reinforcement that will inspire them to keep learning and challenging themselves.

Focus on strengths, encouraging developing talents. Even if they didn't ace their math test, they may have written a good poem in English class. In addition to a workbook for math practice, give them a writing journal. 

Turn everyday events into learning opportunities. Encourage them to explore the world around, asking questions, and making connections.