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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Using just a deck of old playing cards and some general craft supplies, you can create a unique and fun Valentine's Day decoration that's made with love.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.