A summer of learning for curious young minds: Discover open data for
kids
As summer is still in full swing all across Europe, it’s the perfect
moment for young learners to explore the world of open data and all
the useful insights it can provide. Open data is a giant library of
facts and figures that is accessible to anyone, even our youngest
generation. Whether it is through reading, exploring datasets, or
joining a summer programme, there are many ways to gain insights into
open data. 

One great opportunity to get kids introduced to open data is by
letting them discover datasets. In the little miss data blog post
[https://www.littlemissdata.com/blog/10-datasets-kids], you can find
an assortment of kid-friendly datasets to familiarise them with some
relevant topics and how they can be represented through data. Another
great tool is the Kids in Data platform [https://www.kidsindata.com/],
which introduces data and visualisations through interactive games to
enhance data literacy. The Oceans of Data platform
[https://oceansofdata.org/our-work/teacher-resources] also offers
various resources and toolboxes to support both educators and parents
in finding suitable data-related activities for their kids. 

For the older kids and teens, there are various options offered by the
data.europa.eu portal to get acquainted with all the great features of
open data. One great option is to listen to the ‘Open Data Cafe’
podcast [https://data.europa.eu/en/podcasts] and listen to experts
give a beginner-friendly guide to open data. If reading is favoured,
the Summer Reading List
[https://data.europa.eu/en/news-events/news/our-summer-2025-reading-list-deep-dive-world-open-data]
is a great opportunity to read some articles about recent developments
in open data and get yourself familiarised with open data content.  

This summer is a great opportunity to take a break from the usual
school routine and take a moment to dive into the world of open data.
Who knows what open data will teach your kids!  

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Publication Date/Time
2025-08-18T10:00:00+00:00
Learn how kids can learn and feel empowered by open data this summer