Make-Your-Own Pizza

Make-Your-Own Pizza is a free, NQF-aligned Cooking & Food activity for ages 5 to 12. It includes a learning intention, a materials list, step-by-step instructions and framework links.

Learning intention

This experience supports children to make healthy food choices and to make independent decisions.

You'll need

• Pizza dough
• Tomato sauce
• Assorted toppings
• Oven access

How to do it

1. Children roll out their own portion of dough.
2. Spread sauce and add their chosen toppings.
3. Bake until the base is crisp and cheese is melted.
4. Talk about how yeast makes the dough rise while it cooks.

Curriculum links

MTOP

• 3.2 Children and young people become strong in their physical learning and wellbeing
• 1.2 Children and young people develop their autonomy, interdependence, resilience and agency

NQS

• 2.1.3 Healthy lifestyle - Healthy eating and physical activity are promoted and appropriate for each child.

Frequently asked questions

What NQF outcomes does Make-Your-Own Pizza support?

Make-Your-Own Pizza is mapped to MTOP 3.2, MTOP 1.2, NQS 2.1.3. Each framework link is quoted in full on this page.

What age group is Make-Your-Own Pizza for?

This activity suits ages 5–12.

What do I need for Make-Your-Own Pizza?

You will need Pizza dough, Tomato sauce, Assorted toppings and Oven access.

How long does Make-Your-Own Pizza take?

Allow about 45–60 min.