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Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS) is back, with a slightly different format this year.

What is reality? If you’ve ever had the chance to try on a VR-headset, you’ll know how realistic some digital spaces are becoming and kids love it!

The European Union, represented by a blue flag with 12 stars in the centre, is today made up of 27 countries, each with its own national flag. See if you can find the matching flag for each of the 27.

Looking for tools to discuss climate change in the classroom? The EIB 360° Quest for Climate Solutions is a free and interactive platform from the European Investment Bank.

The European elections set to take place next June will put a spotlight on the role of the European Parliament in the democratic process, in particular also for young people. The Youth Hub explains what the Parliament has to offer to young people in an interactive way.

Full of interesting facts and colourful illustrations, the updated 2023 version of Let’s Explore Europe gives a lively overview of what the European Union is and how it works to children aged 12 to 15.

Are you interested in teaching your students about the European Union? Jean Monnet actions for schools enable teachers and teacher training institutions to apply for funding to develop materials for teaching about the EU in Erasmus+ programme countries.

Back from their trip around Europe, two children are eager to offer their grandma some souvenirs they’ve brought back for her.

How could the EU be an even better place to live? Are there any talented filmmakers in your class? If so, take part in the ‘ImagineEU’ competition and get a chance to win a two-day trip to Brussels to visit the EU Institutions!

How can we live together? What’s our shared history? How do the European Union institutions work? And how can we explain these concepts to a younger audience?

Inflation is a hot topic all over Europe at the moment. But explaining it to kids can be tricky.

Meet BC, a fictional superhero and his sidekick Syrgo, a fact-checking furry hamster. Together they are on a mission to prevent microbes from spreading dangerous diseases and inaccurate information about vaccines by combining humour and science.

The EU makes decisions that concerns many important aspects of our daily lives. And what could be more important than chocolate?

Juvenes Translatores is back once again this year. The competition has been promoting the study of translation to teenagers since 2007. Budding translators in your class can register now!

The European Day of Languages happens every year on 26 September. It is an initiative of the Council of Europe and has been marked every year since the European Year of Languages in 2001.

On 13 September, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, opened the new political year with her annual speech, the “State of the Union”, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Experience the European Parliament first-hand through a new online role play game. Join fellow students as MEPs, debating, negotiating, and voting on laws to enhance citizens' lives.

The State of the European Union address, or “SOTEU”, is the annual speech delivered by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament in Strasbourg every September, to kick-start the new political year.

The school year is coming to a close, making way for the summer holidays and a well-deserved break. Why not take advantage of the educational materials and games available in the Learning Corner to keep the little ones busy?

Do your students want to help change the world? The new 'EU Democracy in Action’ Toolkit encourages students to take an active role in European issues with four interactive lessons on democracy in the EU and the European Citizens’ Initiative.