An electric circuit is like a pathway made of wires that electrons can flow through. A battery or other power source gives the force (voltage) that makes the electrons move. When the electrons get to a device like a light bulb, your computer, or a refrigerator, they give it the power to make it work.
An electric circuit works by providing a closed loop to allow current to flow through a system. Electrons must be able to flow throughout the circuit, completing a path from one pole of the power source to the other. Along the way, this flow of electrons can be used to power lights or other electrical devices.