Toolkit for teachers
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.
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.
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Lesson plans & Activities
Classroom-ready ideas and materials
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Tried and tested resources for democratic education
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Personal recommendations from educators and learners
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EU and Council of Europe foundations for civic education
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Inspiring initiatives and learning formats from Europe
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Cooperation and networking across Europe
Explore initiativesDemocracy Education in Europe
Explore how democracy education is embedded in curricula, school practice, student participation and teacher training across six European countries.