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?
Youth
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 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.
How does the EU intend to shape the digital future? Why do we need a European Chips Act? What is the #BIKplus strategy? Blockchain technology: what’s in it for you? What are the European digital rights and principles at the core of Europe’s digital DNA?
To make sure that children’s voices are heard, the EU is creating a Child Participation Platform.
Would you like your primary school pupils to learn the basics about the European Union, but feel the subject may be too complex for them? Let them meet Yooki the firefly and his animal friends!
More than just another colouring book. Become an illustrator and make your own unique book by colouring in pictures and creating your own!
Choose your character, throw the dice and test your knowledge of the European Union by answering the questions in this fun quiz for young people aged 9–15.
On 9 May every year, the European Union celebrates Europe Day. It is an opportunity to call to mind the fundamental values on which the EU is founded, such as freedom, democracy, equality and respect for human rights.
Europe Day will soon be here. If you are a teacher and would like to order some materials to discuss with your pupils, the paper hen will be available over the next two months for you to order direct from the Learning Corner site.
Did you know that not all microbes are harmful? What’s more, some of them are very helpful to the environment: the ‘super microbes’!
Three billion more trees by 2030 - that’s the challenge the European Union (EU) has pledged to achieve. It’s part of the EU’s ambitious plan to restore nature in Europe and combat climate change.
This presentation will help you to show your pupils what the European Union is and how it works. The following topics are summarised and illustrated, explaining the basics: culture, values, languages, the Schengen area, the euro area, milestones in the creation of the EU, etc.