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!

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

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

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.

Orchestrate a Cupid's arrow tossing game among your child and his friends. This fun game cultivates important motor skills and hand-eye coordination, too.

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

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.

In this activity, kids use sponges to make textured stamps for homemade, artistic Valentine's Day cards.

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.

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

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

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

All you and your kid need for this entertaining game are some conversation hearts, a candy that's practically synonymous with Valentine's Day!

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.

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.

Heart-shaped pizza is an unusual Valentine's Day treat that your child will fall in love with. Make a heart-shaped pizza this Valentine's Day with your family.

Tissue Valentine's hearts make great decorations and help your child work out those all-important fine motor skills.

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.

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.