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February 9 – National Pizza Day

Hey kids, did you know that February 9 th is a very special day? It’s National Pizza Day! This is the day we celebrate one of the most popular and beloved foods all around the world. Whether you like it with just cheese or loaded with toppings, pizza has a special place in our hearts (and stomachs). You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for kids here.

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY 9 TH

  • The word “pizza” was first documented in the 10th century in a Latin manuscript from Southern Italy.
  • The largest pizza ever made was 1.261 square kilometers in size. That’s as big as 250 football fields!
  • The most popular topping in the United States is pepperoni, but in India, it’s pickled ginger, minced mutton, and paneer.
  • Pizza was primarily eaten by workers and immigrants in the U.S. until after World War II when it became widely popular.
  • There are over 60,000 pizzerias in the U.S. alone, making it one of the most accessible foods.

ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE FEBRUARY 9 TH

Today is all about celebrating pizza in fun and creative ways. Here are some activities you can do in the classroom or at school:

  • Try this Pizza Word Search.
  • Play a game of Pizza Tic Tac Toe. Click here
  • Tell Pizza Jokes to make your friends laugh. Find jokes here
  • Create your own paper pizza, using colored paper for different toppings.
  • Write a story about a magical pizza adventure.
  • Design your dream pizza and describe it to the class.
  • Have a pizza trivia quiz.
  • Vote on the best pizza topping combination in class.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR FEBRUARY 9 TH

Let’s dive deeper into the world of pizza with these thoughtful questions:

  • How do you think pizza became so popular around the world?
  • Why do you think there are so many different toppings for pizza?
  • What does pizza mean to different cultures around the world?
  • How has pizza changed from its original form in Italy to what we eat today?
  • If you could invent a new pizza topping, what would it be and why?

WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS FOR NATIONAL PIZZA DAY

Here are five questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…

  • Eat only cheese pizza or only pepperoni pizza for a year?
  • Have a pizza with toppings you dislike or a burnt pizza with toppings you love?
  • Invent a new pizza topping or create a new type of pizza crust?
  • Eat pizza for every meal for a week or never eat pizza again?
  • Share your favorite pizza with your best friend or have it all to yourself?

MORE FUN STUFF

Here are more fun ideas to help keep the kids entertained:

Remember, National Pizza Day is not just about eating pizza; it’s about celebrating the joy and creativity that pizza brings into our lives. Enjoy your activities, and let’s make this National Pizza Day memorable!

PS – the answer is slice #4 and slice #7

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