Parents always ask me for homeschooling advice and I tell them that having a hidden stash of rewards is a must.
The trick is to place the reward on the kitchen table first thing in the morning. It can be as simple as candy, an art project or an educational toy such as the straws and connectors shown below. Children look forward to completing their daily curriculum and they get through it quickly and without any fuss.
I highly recommend these straws and connectors in your stash of rewards. I was amazed at how long it held my kids concentration. They quietly built their contraptions alone and then worked together. We've built boats, rockets, race cars, castles etc. The list goes on and on. The straws are flexible, bendable and most importantly buildable! This is a great learning toy and it builds dexterity and fine motor skills.
