Exploring from Home Italy is a lot of fun with kids. It is one of my favorite Countries it offers so much diversity. We have visited 3x (twice with kids) and still haven’t been everywhere especially the northern parts. I absolutely love Italian food and wine. There are also many kid-friendly options.
Italian Food
- Pizza
- Eggplant Parm
- Chicken Parm
- Spaghetti and meatballs
- chicken Marsala
- chicken pesto tortellini
- Bruchetta
- Caprese Salad
- Osso Bucco
- Prosciutto
- risotto
- carbonara
- Lasagna
- Arancini (rice balls)
- Shrimp Scampi
- stuffed shells or manicotti
- squash blossoms (its too early here in NY but if your lucky these are my favorite)
Italy Books
- Living in . . . Italy
- More Spaghetti, I say
- Stega Nona
- Lost in Rome
- the Princess and the Pizza
- Ranger in Time
- A Roman Gladiator
- Check out more books
Movies/TV Shows
- Callalou goes to italy
- PJ Masks (in italian)
- Hollie e Benji
- When in Rome
- Roman Holiday
- Under the Tuscan Sun
- Eat, Pray, Love
Music
Italy Activities
- Make a Flag
- Learn Italian using Duolingo
- pasta art or necklaces
- pizza paper plate craft
- Venician Mask craft
- Play soccer
- Try an Italian Kids Game
On-line Educational and Exploration
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I’ve been working up the courage to make pasta carbonara here at home. I’ve actually never tasted it and I have to eat gluten-free, so it’s going to feel like a shot in the dark! Under the Tuscan Sun is one of my favorite movies, too. It definitely makes me want to explore Tuscany. Great suggestions for “travel” at home!
I think this is such a fun idea!! I love Italy but my kids haven’t been yet and i’m dying to take them there! Definitely on our bucket list!
That food looks unbelievable! I’ve never been to Italy, but getting to experience classic Italian food would definitely be a highlight!
Great ideas for exploring Italy from home! Squash blossoms filled with ricotta were one of my favorite foods in Italy too!
This is a really interesting idea. I think it could be great to use these ideas if you are getting ready to visit a new place. Really great ideas, and I love the food choices too! Thanks for sharing!
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