Making pita pizza’s are so quick and easy even a toddler can help! Here is what you need:
- 1 Pita for each person
- Pizza sauce
- Spoon
- Shredded cheese
- Vegetables (mushrooms, onion, peppers, broccoli, spinach, etc…)
Directions: Make a pita pizza for each of your guests by spreading a light layer of sauce over the top with a spoon. Younger children can do this if you show them how and help them once or twice. Next, let your child add cheese and vegetables and place on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Place in a preheated 375 degree oven until the cheese is melted and the pita is brown and crispy (about 5-6 minutes; longer if needed).
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Once you know who’s coming to your pizza party, have your child help make a shopping list for the party. Help your child cut out pictures of the items you’ll need for the party and glue them to a piece of paper. When the list is done, have them carry it and help you find what you are looking for in the store. Be sure to bring a crayon or pencil along to cross out what you’ve already found and have them tell you what you still need. This activity will help give your little one a sense of responsibility and their level of pride will be off the charts!
As an extra learning activity, help boost your child’s math skills by putting the amount of each item needed on the list. For example, place 2 pictures of onions if you need 2 onions. You can also write the words under each picture to help with word recognition skills.
Try this with your everyday shopping lists too!
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Plan your own pizza party!
Make Pizza Party Invitations!
First, you’ll need to decide when the party will be, so grab a calendar and pick a date. Next, get a pencil and paper and show your child how to make a guest list. Once you’re finished with that, start making invitations. This is a great way to get your child’s linguistic and artistic juices flowing.
Here is what you’ll need:
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Crayons or paint (optional)
- Scissors
- Clip art, magazines, or store fliers (optional)
- Glue
- Pencil or Pen
Directions: Cut construction paper into circles or “pizza slices” (triangles or squares) and let your child decorate one side with “pizza toppings.” You can have your child use cut out pictures from magazines, store fliers, or clip art and glue them on the front or have them draw or paint the toppings themselves. On the other side, write the date, time and place of your party and RSVP info. Let your child put the stamps on the envelopes, or hand deliver the invitations.
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