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Lessons

Teach about active citizenship in the EU with confidence

Here you’ll find all the Key to the EU lessons, organised by class level but open to everyone.
You can mix and match lessons, explore topics in any order, and bring the EU to life in your classroom.

Juniors & Seniors (ages 5–6)

Pupils discover “my country in the EU” through simple, playful lessons about the EU flag, teamwork, and belonging to a group.

Juniors & Seniors (ages 5–6)

Pupils discover “my country in the EU” through simple, playful lessons about the EU flag, teamwork, and belonging to a group.

1st & 2nd Class (ages 7–8)

Pupils begin to understand the idea of clubs and unions, exploring European countries, currency, and travel within the EU.

3rd & 4th Class (ages 9–10)

Pupils focus on critical thinking and comparing perspectives on topics such as elections, Brexit, and citizenship.

3rd & 4th Class (ages 9–10)

Pupils Focus on critical thinking and comparing perspectives,engage with topics such as elections, Brexit, and citizenship.

5th & 6th Class (ages 11–12)

Pupils further use their critical thinking skills to debate and make decisions, discussing EU values, the Green Deal, and the migration crisis through role play and simulations.

Need a fun break between lessons?

Let your pupils discover the EU with Seamie Shamrock!
 The KidZone features short, interactive games that make EU topics playful and easy to grasp.
Perfect for 5–12 year-olds | Just a few minutes per game

Go further with Europe Week!

Europe Day is just around the corner!
 Why not celebrate it with a full week of fun and meaningful classroom activities about the European Union?
 Join schools across the continent to explore, create, and connect.