There are ways to do this at home, and with some commitment, it can happen.

Instructions

• Develop a workable routine with your child. Without regularity, children and adults become scattered, unable to keep track of what needs to be done and when it needs to be finished. The result is spending more time thinking about tasks and deadlines and getting frustrated when little gets accomplished during work time. If you set up a routine for your child to follow, she can clearly focus on her goals and give her full concentration to completing them.
• Set aside specific work areas for specific activities. Having a designated space for homework, crafts, play time, reading and television, including video games, will make it much easier for your child to give his full attention to whatever he's doing. Having him do homework in the television room or read a book in his play room will certainly divide his attention and he will become distracted.
• Watch the clock. Whatever it is you're trying to get your child to do, set aside a block of time for that activity only. When setting up the routine, determine how much time is needed to complete each activity and stick to it. You can set aside time for homework, piano practice, reading or anything else your child has to do. Even if she finishes early, encourage her to keep at it, maybe by doing a little bit extra and sticking to the time allotted and the routine.
• Decide on goals together. When you're trying to increase your child's attention span, it helps if he feels like he's doing something worthwhile or that he enjoys. You can accomplish this by discussing realistic expectations and allowing him to offer input. This way, when the goal is reached, you can both feel great about it and he'll be motivated to do even better next time.
• Modify your child's diet before beginning a task. Don't allow your child to eat large meals or meals that consist of heavy foods. This decreases energy rather than boosting it, making her feel sluggish and tired. Instead, offer her light snacks and meals that are nutritious and give her the energy to concentrate.
• Declutter and reorganize your own life. Keeping things neat around the house and keeping on top of household chores like laundry and dishes will create an atmosphere that's conducive to learning. When things are chaotic in the home environment, it increases stress and decreases the ability to pay attention the job at hand.
• Praise accomplishments, no matter how small. Every time you give your child positive reinforcement for even the littlest progress, it builds within him a strong will to succeed and a desire to please not only you, but himself. Keep the compliments coming, and note how much more your child tries to reach his goals.