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!

Love is in the air, and there's no time like Valentine's Day for your high schooler to learn about the most romantic poetic form: the sonnet!

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.

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.

Wax paper hearts are a unique and glittery gift for a special friend on Valentine's Day. Make wax paper hearts with your child this February.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways ... on my eight limbs and eight hearts!

In this activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.

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.

Make cupid's arrow with your little one this Valentine's Day. It's a quick and easy craft that's the perfect alternative to candy-giving.

Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity you can help your fourth grader create this unique, heartfelt Valentine card.

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

This valentine bag craft makes a chic little pouch that holds cards and treats. Fall in love with this valentine bag craft this February.