Remember Valentine parties at school? We sure do, and here are some tips on creating fun valentine boxes that will be sure to catch the eye of your child's classmates. With a little green paint, construction paper, and imagination a shoebox can become an alligator. Start by painting an old shoebox green. Cut out four legs and two jaws from construction paper and glue them on your box. Use pieces of egg carton or ping-pong ball halves for eyes and you're finished!

Your child can also make a neat robot using an old quick oats cylinder, aluminum foil, and styrofoam cups. Start by covering all of your components with foil and let your child's imagination take over. What a great way for your child to spend an afternoon, and encourage his or her creativity!