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!

Take a fun and simple look at the concept of parallel lines with your child. This art activity is great for fine motor skills and perfect for Valentine's Day!

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

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.

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

Valentine's Day is a great day to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and this love bug craft is an adorably simple way to spread the love.

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.