Make-Your-Own Mini Pizzas

Make-Your-Own Mini Pizzas is a brilliant cooking activity for kids that’s equal parts creative and delicious. Children choose their own toppings and build their own pizzas from scratch (or using ready-made bases). It’s perfect for developing independence, trying new ingredients, and learning kitchen skills in a fun, low-pressure way.

This activity works well for lunch, dinner, or even a party set-up. Plus, it’s easy to adapt for dietary needs and fussy eaters—everyone gets exactly what they want!

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Materials Needed

• Mini pizza bases, pitta bread, English muffins, or flatbreads

• Tomato purée or pizza sauce

• Grated cheese

• Toppings: sliced peppers, sweetcorn, mushrooms, ham, pineapple, pepperoni, olives, cherry tomatoes, etc.

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Tools Needed

• Baking tray

• Spoon (for spreading sauce)

• Knife (for cutting toppings – adult supervision required)

• Oven or air fryer

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Steps

1. Set Up the Toppings: Place toppings in small bowls for easy access and choice.

2. Prepare the Base: Place pizza bases on a baking tray and preheat the oven.

3. Spread the Sauce: Kids spread tomato sauce on their base using a spoon.

4. Add Toppings: Let each child add their favourite toppings and sprinkle on cheese.

5. Bake: Adult places pizzas in the oven and bakes according to base instructions (usually 8–12 minutes at 180°C/350°F).

6. Cool and Eat: Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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Variations

• Face Pizzas: Use toppings to create silly faces or characters.

• Themed Toppings: Create colour-themed or seasonal pizzas (e.g. spooky Halloween faces, red-and-green for Christmas).

• Sweet Pizzas: Use flatbreads with chocolate spread, banana slices, and marshmallows for a dessert version.

• DIY Pizza Bar: Great for parties—set up a buffet of bases and toppings for self-serve fun.