Step 1. Start with free time after school.  Keep in mind, your child needs a chance to unwind from a long day just like you do so give them a chance to play prior to study time.  
Step 2. Create a quite area without distraction. Have papers, pencils, rulers, erasers, pencil sharpeners and other essential school supplies ready for them in an area in your home. If your home has lots of distractions, consider study time at a library or a learning center to go on a regular basis.
Step 3. Build a specific start time and schedule. Though the homework load may change from day to day, have a specific start time and schedule so your student will stay disciplined.
Step 4. Sit with your child and begin by asking general "open ended" questions. Ask questions such as "Tell me about what you learned in school today?" or "What was the best part of your day?"  Continue the dialogue with follow-up questions such as, "can you describe what happened?" or "how did you work it out?" Be sure to also ask non-academic questions so you can understand how they are interacting with the teacher and other students in class. Next, review your children’s homework and their school work.  Take notice on the quality of their notes.