Teaching and learning for preschool and primary education

Find free educational resources for preschool and primary school pupils offered by the Council, such as illustrated stories, activity books, quiz-type learning and colouring books.

If you are looking for resources for secondary and higher education, you can visit this section of our website:

Teaching and learning for secondary and higher education

'Yooki and the Union of the Forest' educational package

Would you like your pupils to develop a basic knowledge of the European Union, but feel the subject is too complex for them?

The educational package 'Yooki and the Union of the Forest' will help them discover what the EU is, why it was created and what the role of the Council and the member states is. It explains the origins of the EU through an imaginary world where Yooki the firefly and his animal friends live.

The package is available for free in 24 languages and is tailored for 7- to 9-year-olds.

It consists of:

an illustrated story 'Yooki and the Union of the Forest'
an activity book 'Learn with Yooki'
an illustrated map of the European Union
a teacher's guide

Watch the trailer of the story about Yooki

Order a printed copy for free

Subject to stock availability, teachers working in primary schools in the EU can order, free of charge, one print copy of the package, containing the illustrated story, the activity book and the map.

Fill in the form to order a print copy

Story book

The story 'Yooki and the Union of the Forest' relates the creation of the EU, using imagery and metaphor. How can Yooki, a young firefly, convince his companions to resolve their disputes?

The magic of the forest will help him as he is counselled by a wise old oak tree and discovers a mysterious place where compromise is stronger than conflict: the Lantern.

Available as a digital story, in PDF and in print.

Activity book 'Learn with Yooki'

The activity book explains the history and events behind the metaphors used in the story.

It includes games and activities you can use in the classroom to help children learn while having fun.

Available in PDF and in print.

Download the activity book ‘Learn with Yooki’ (PDF version)

Illustration of Yooki and his friends sitting together.

Illustrated map of the European Union

This map is to be used in the classroom for some of the activities suggested in the activity book.

Available in PDF and in print.

Download the illustrated map of the EU (PDF version)

Illustration: illustrated map of Europe.

Teacher’s guide

You can use this guide to prepare your teaching sessions.

It includes suggestions for themed discussions and activities that pupils can engage with in order to achieve defined learning objectives.

Available in PDF.

Download the teacher's guide (PDF version)

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Europa Quest: a quiz-type interactive learning tool

Are you looking for an entertaining way to teach your pupils about the European Union and how the 27 EU countries work together? Europa Quest is a quiz-based educational tool designed to encourage teamwork and communication among participants, fostering a sense of community and shared learning.

The package includes a beginners version suitable for 9 to 14 year-olds, and an advanced version for students aged 15 and older, so you can adapt the activity to the needs of your pupils.

Download the beginners version tailored to 9 to 14 year-olds below:

For the advanced version of Europa Quest, for students aged 15 and older, visit the page:

Teaching and learning for secondary and higher education

Abstract image with blue and yellow shapes

Other publications

"I colour in Europe with Yooki" colouring book

Looking for a fun way to introduce young kids to the European Union? This educational colouring book can be a great start. Children can colour in the flags of the EU countries using the provided models, write down their names with the given hint, and match the stickers to the corresponding flags and country shapes.

Available in 24 languages.

Ideal for children aged 5 to 8.