Music for Citizenship Education - Toolkit for Teachers and Educators

Aims of the tool

This resource is designed to inspire, engage, and empower the next generation of European citizens and support educators on their mission to do so.

Description of the tool

The toolkit is designed to help educators make democratic values tangible and relatable through music. Its purpose is to offer practical activities that bring concepts such as inclusion, participation, equality, and human rights into the everyday experience of pupils.
It can be used in classrooms, youth centres, libraries, after-school programmes, or cultural settings, adapting easily to different groups, age ranges, and levels of musical experience. Whether strengthening civic education, fostering group cohesion, or supporting social-emotional learning, the toolkit provides a flexible, engaging resource.

It is available to download in 4 different languages: https://www.melodyerasmus.eu/melody-toolkit/

By integrating music with civic education, it equips educators with a fresh and inclusive approach to preparing young people to become empathetic, engaged, and responsible citizens.

The Music for Citizenship Education Toolkit offers ready-to-use activities structured around five priorities:
*Common Values
*Civic Engagement
*Participation
*Inclusion, Diversity and Non-Discrimination
*Equality

Activities require little preparation, use simple materials, and range from beginner to advanced musical competence. Many are accessible to teachers with no formal musical training, reflecting the project’s commitment to inclusion and practicality.