Algae4Schools Online Toolkit & Activities Handbook are coming soon!
Algae4Schools is a co-creation programme developed with schools across EU Member States and associated countries under the EU4Algae initiative. The programme aims to raise awareness among younger generations about the uses and benefits of algae.
As part of this effort, EU4Algae will host an online toolkit with more than 50 resources, including repositories of places to visit, stores and recipes, as well as links to educational materials such as videos, factsheets, infographics, learning modules, and a wide range of classroom activities.
To support the implementation of these activities and the organisation of Algae Awareness Raising Days in schools, an handbook is being developed. It presents 21 activities organised into six sections: Arts, Cooking and Tasting, Playing, Science, Spa, and Story Time. In addition to covering different academic areas, these sections highlight the versatility of algae, demonstrating their potential as creative materials, food ingredients, cosmetic products, and more.
| TIMELINE | |
| Phase 1 — Call & Preparation (Jan–Mar 2026) | Call open: 10 Feb – 16 Mar 2026 |
| Selection of schools: 23 Mar 2026 | |
| Phase 2 — Co-Creation & Engagement (Mar–Jun 2026) | 1 co-creation session for pre-schools: May 2026 |
| 1 co-creation session for primary and middle schools: May 2026 | |
| Bilateral meetings, questionnaires & co‑production of materials (Apr–Jun) | |
| Phase 3 — Toolkit & Awareness Raising Day Development (Jul–Nov 2026) | Toolkit content integration on website: Jul–Sep 2026 |
| Handbook edition & translation: Jul–Sep 2026 | |
| Piloting of Awareness Raising Days in schools: Oct–Nov 2026 | |
| Thematic webinar: last week of November 2026 | |
