Additional Learning Resources for The Adventures in Italy
Adventure 1: Lesson 3: Making Homemade Pizza
We are learning all about how to make our own homemade pizza, just like they do in Italy. Here are some additional things for you to check out.
Optional Books To Read:
Here you can find all the optional children’s book titles we love all about making pizza! Feel free to include one or all of the books you can find at your library. They are kid-tested and loved.
The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philomen Sturges - Read Aloud
Pizza at Sally’s by Monica Wellington
Pizza Pig by Step Into Reading
Curious George and the Pizza by Margret and H.A Rey’s - Read Aloud
Curious George and the Pizza Party by Margret and H.A.Rey’s
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Watch below to see Pizza being made in Italy:
Watch the best tips for making homemade pizza from Tasty:
Watch this video to learn how to proof yeast
Learn the Secret History of Pizza!
This is a fun video, explaining the history of Pizza, as well as the Margharita Pizza, with the 3 colors of the Italian Flag! While making your own pizza, try topping it with the colors of the Italian Flag with Basil, Mozzarella and Tomato!
Our Amazon Picks
We love educational toys that help to reinforce what our kids are learning about! Here are our top picks for Making Pizza:
Wooden Pizza Play Food Set - Bring the fun of Pretend Play for your kids 4 years and up, who want play ‘pizza store’, dress up like the Italian Chef, serve their guest pizza, and accept cash payments! So many fun learning opportunities with this kit!
Melissa + Dog Felt Play Food Pizza Set - We love all things Melissa + Doug, and this felt pretend play set is one of our favorites. Kids can simply build their own pizza creations out of felt!
Play-Doh Stamp ‘n Top Pizza Oven - Do your kiddos enjoy playing with playdough? This is a very fun, hands on kit for making your own pizza out of playdhough for ages 3 and up.