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Toolkit

This toolkit supports teachers and educators in strengthening democratic values, participation and European perspectives in their educational practice. It brings together selected methods, teaching materials, platforms and policy frameworks that help make democracy tangible, relevant and accessible for learners.

The toolkit is designed as a modular resource: you can start wherever it best fits your needs – whether you are looking for concrete lesson ideas, inspiring methods, reliable platforms or the European policy context behind democratic education. All resources are free to use and adaptable to different school contexts across Europe.

How to use this toolkit
You don’t have to follow a fixed path. Explore the sections via the tiles below and use what is helpful for your context.

Featured resource

Teaching with the VAL-YOU Game

Discover practical methods, classroom guidance and a ready-to-use activity for exploring European values through gameplay, discussion and reflection.

Game-based learning Age 12+ Ready-to-use activity

Lesson plans & Activities

Classroom-ready ideas and materials

Teaching resources

Teaching resources

Tried and tested resources for democratic education

Things we find helpful

Things we find helpful

Personal recommendations from educators and learners

European Policy Frameworks

EU and Council of Europe foundations for civic education

EU funded projects

Inspiring initiatives and learning formats from Europe

Pan-European Initiatives & Platforms

Cooperation and networking across Europe

Accessibility Toolbar