Educational resources: teach, learn, play

The Council's teaching and learning materials are targeted at different age groups and education cycles.

Preschool and primary education

Are you a preschool or primary school teacher looking for child-friendly and ready-to-use resources to teach your pupils the basics about the European Union?

We offer a range of learning materials specifically designed for pupils up to 10 years old. These include:

• illustrated stories
• activity books
• quiz-type interactive learning tools
• colouring books
• teacher's guides

Secondary and higher education

Are you a secondary school teacher, university lecturer or other civic education professional seeking reliable and useful resources about the European Council and the Council of the EU?

Our offer for secondary and higher education includes:

• the 'civic education package' – ready-made lessons tailored to pupils and students in the age groups 12-19 and 17-25
• 'minister for a day' – a Council simulation exercise for secondary school pupils aged 16 and over and university students 
• 'Europa Quest' – a quiz-type learning tool suitable for secondary school pupils and university students, designed to stimulate collaboration and shared learning

Games and quizzes

Reach your learning objectives and have fun at the same time!

Check out the Council's educational games here:

• step into the shoes of a minister and take decisions in the Council of the EU – it's all in your hands with EUcraft
• spin the wheel and put your knowledge to the test with ChallengEU

Publications and videos

Are you looking for some facts and figures about the EU, its history and its institutions?

Would you like to know how EU laws are made and to understand the roles of the European Council and the Council?

Our information brochures, leaflets and videos provide you with all the information you are looking for. Suitable for students aged 14 and over.

Visit the Council with your school

A visit to the Council's buildings in Brussels or a virtual tour to explore the Council from all angles can enrich your learning experience.

Book an information session and bring the EU into your classroom or your classroom to the EU.