Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Make Valentine's Day breakfast special with this 'hearty' egg and toast recipe. This Valentine's Day breakfast gets a special twist with a heart-shaped egg.

A valentine garland makes any home look more lovely on Valentine's Day. Craft a simple valentine garland with your child to add some heart to your day.

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

Valentine's Day coupons get kids to stretch their imaginations and budgets for the holiday. Make Valentine's Day coupons for friends and family this February.

This is the perfect way to send a love note to your favorite Valentine! Your child can decorate a crepe paper bag for a secret message.

Your first grader can create this cute heart puzzle with craft sticks and watercolor paints to challenge her friends!

Traditionally, lovespoons were made by suitors to give to their love interests. Have your kid make his own love spoons this Valentine's Day!

Dog valentine cards are perfect for the pet lover in your life. Make a dog valentine card with your child this February.

Button art gets your child to make a pretty silhouette out of buttons. Make button art on Valentine's Day and any craft-filled day you'd like.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Create a little magic with this special craft that transforms a regular paper tree into a Valentine masterpiece.

Set your child's creative spirit free with heart art! He'll experiment placing hearts in patterns, designs, and configurations to make this 'heartfelt' art.

Create striking pieces of art using handmade heart stencils in this hands-on Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity!

Foster a love of words in your little cupid this Valentine's Day by creating a memory game that doubles as an early reading activity.