Using Pizza-Themed Resources to Teach Numbers 1–20

 This resource (Pizza-themed numbers 1–20 ESL resource — printable flashcards, games, worksheets and activities that save teachers prep time and engage students with counting and English practice)  is part of the Food Unit for Elementary English Language Starters. LINK: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Food-unit-for-Elementary-English-Language-Learners-Starters-11035412

This resource reinforces numbers 1 to 20. It supports cross-curricular learning by blending math and English language content.With this pizza-themed numbers set, you don’t need to design complicated worksheets or gather tons of materials. The resource is ready to go — all you need to do is print and hand out. It’s perfect for: fast-paced classrooms, mixed-ability groups, quick math + English practice.Everything is ready for printing.

Each whole pizza flashcard shows a clear quantity of pepperonis, helping students see the number they're learning.  Perfect for visual learners and beginners.

The combination of pictures and numbers provides contextual clues. Hand in the flashcards to several students and they should order themselves as they say each number on their card. This will requiere peer cooperation.

Flash cards are great as speaking opportunities:

Play a Matching Game with the small cards. Have students match the numerals to the pizza with the correct count of pepperonis. Use for number drills.

Mix up the small cards and ask students to arrange them from 1 to 20 in order. This can be done individually, in pairs, or as a classroom team challenge.

Counting and Writing Activity. Students pick up a card and count the pepperonis on the pizza. Then, write the number word (spelling)and numeral.

The worksheets provide a hands-on, quiet-time opportunity for students to practice and demonstrate their understanding.

Worksheets offer a way for students to work individually and apply what they’ve learned in a focused environment. Students count the pepperonis on each pizza, write the numeral. Then, they cut the number words from the template provided and glue on each pizza.

Teachers can use completed worksheets to informally assess counting skills and number recognition. This one is as easy to read, count and color.

You can send any worksheet for homework.

Students count the pepperonis on each pizza and match the correct number.

A variety of games in your lesson plan keeps learners motivated through the class.

Play Roll and Match with the printable board game.  🎲 Each student rolls a die and moves forward that number of spaces. When they land on a pizza number space, they: Say the number aloud: “There are 18 pepperonis.” Then, match it to a mini card. It will fun and competitive.

Blend number recognition / counting (math) with English language practice. Use these numbers mats to support number recognition, counting, and word association by giving students a physical and visual way to match and manipulate pieces. Place a mat and the cards. Students must find the matching cards. 

All the resource is great for centers, rotations, early finishers, or sub days: Students can work independently while you prep or assist others. Students will gain confidence using numbers in English — through games, speaking, and writing.

This resource has more to check, go to this blog post:    https://eflelementaryresources.blogspot.com/2025/03/hamburger-prepositions-for-primary.html 

I've gathered interactive games, worksheets, and creative ideas to make teaching this unit fun!  📌 Follow my Pinterest board here:
https://www.pinterest.com/ei98srl/esl-numbers-and-math/numbers-1-to-20/

This is where I found the clipart for the resource. Here is my affliate link: 

https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/pizza-illustration-lettering-font-type/ref/2670802/?sharedby=user-3080428