Bring real-world math and writing together with this engaging cross-curricular pizza unit 🍕 Perfect for elementary classrooms, this 112-page pizza math and writing resource includes five detailed lessons and everything teachers need to deliver meaningful, hands-on learning.

Designed to support math concepts like money and fractions alongside procedural writing, this unit places students in authentic scenarios where they apply skills in practical, memorable ways. From taking pizza orders to writing clear directions, students stay engaged while building deep understanding. This is a classroom-tested favorite that students love year after year.

Skills Covered

• Counting, adding money, and making change
• Understanding and applying beginning fractions
• Solving word problems
• Fraction models and equal parts
  
• Descriptive and procedural writing
  
• Following and giving clear directions
  
• Real-world problem solving and application

What’s Included

• Five complete lesson outlines with step-by-step directions
  
• Hands-on math activities connected to real-life pizza scenarios
• Fraction practice and a pizza fraction craftivity
• Engaging writing activities focused on descriptive and “how-to” writing
• All printables needed to implement each lesson
• Lesson Breakdown

• Lesson 1: Can I Take Your Order?
Counting and adding money (2nd grade) or making change (3rd–4th grade)

• Lesson 2: Cooking Up Fractions
Introduction to beginning fraction concepts

• Lesson 3: Fraction Pizza Craftivity
Visual fraction models and fraction practice

• Lesson 4: Pizza Making – Becoming a Master Chef
Applying math skills in a real-world context

• Lesson 5: How To… Descriptive Writing
Writing clear, detailed directions using procedural text

This pizza math and writing unit is ideal for whole-group instruction, small groups, or enrichment and makes learning both meaningful and fun. Be sure to check the preview to see everything included inside the resource.