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Host the Ultimate Pizza Party: Exciting Ideas for Teachers and Occupational Therapists

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Are you searching for a delightful theme to inject some excitement into your classroom or therapy sessions? Look no further than the mouthwatering allure of a Pizza Party! Whether it’s a festive end-of-year celebration or a memorable last day of school, a Pizza Party promises loads of fun and engagement for everyone involved. As both a teacher and an occupational therapist, I understand the importance of incorporating diverse activities that cater to sensory exploration, fine motor development, visual perception, and writing/keyboarding skills. With a caseload of 50-75 students each week, versatility is paramount, and a Pizza Party offers the perfect opportunity to blend learning and enjoyment. Join me as we explore the activities planned for an unforgettable Pizza Party week!

Get ready to tantalize your students’ senses with the aroma of freshly baked pizzas and the excitement of interactive activities. From sensory-rich dough kneading to fine motor challenges like topping arrangement and visual perception games, the Pizza Party week promises an array of engaging experiences. As we delve into the festivities, we’ll explore hands-on crafts, interactive games, and creative writing exercises designed to ignite imagination and enhance skills across the board.

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Writing ideas include write the room, scrambled sentences, ABC practice, and letter box writing. Math activities include roll and cover, clip cards, counting worksheets and cut and paste number puzzles.  Visual perception activities include word searches and find and count.

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For a game, I pull out an oldy but goody, Pizza Topple.  I found mine at a yard sale years ago, but Amazon has a version.  Students take turns rolling the die and placing cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, and pepperoni pieces onto the pizza pie. It requires a gentle touch and works on proprioception. Students need to plan where to place their toppings so that they don’t all topple off. My students also like the Melissa and Doug Pizza playset. We do a writing activity and take pizza orders to put together.

Need some sensory ideas?  Consider making homemade playdoh and adding bottle caps and objects for students to build a pizza. I use the plastic pieces from my Pizza Topple game.

Another favorite of mine is the book Pete’s A Pizza by William Steig.  Read the book and or watch one of the Youtube videos.  You can then wrap kids up in a blanket and act out the story.

I love using stickers for fine motor skills. Make your own slice of pizza or sort matching pizzas onto a paper.

Need a few art ideas to check out the images below. Also, check out my free resource library for my Pizza Freebie.

A Pizza Party isn’t just about indulging in delicious pies; it’s about creating memorable moments and fostering skill development in a fun-filled environment. With a blend of sensory experiences, fine motor challenges, and creative outlets, the Pizza Party week offers a unique opportunity to make learning come alive. Stay tuned as we uncover the magic of pizza-themed activities, bringing joy and skill-building to classrooms and therapy sessions alike!

I hope you were able to find a few ideas for your classroom or therapy weekly themes. Follow my store to get 50% off my new resources for the first 48 hours.

Do you need a fun theme idea for your classroom or therapy sessions? A Pizza Party is a fun end of the year or last day of school activity.

About the Author

I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and have been working in a public school system for more than 25 years. My resources can be found on TPTBOOM LearningMade by TeachersClassful, and Your Therapy Source. I appreciate your interest wherever you wish to shop.

My mission is to help you find creative ideas to incorporate fine motor, visual perceptiongross motor, and social-emotional learning into your lessons.

I hope you consider signing up for my Free Resource Library with your Email. I send out emails about once a week and share resources, tips, and planning ideas for your classroom or occupational therapy needs. Hopefully, these help your students work on building their skills in a fun and engaging way.

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