The AutoSTEM project aims to introduce STEM concepts to children aged 4 to 8 using innovative automata resources. The project is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and involves partners from several European universities. The resources produced include step-by-step guides for teachers and students to construct various automata from readily available materials. The automata can then be used to teach children concepts in physics, biology, geology and other subjects in an interactive way. Evaluation of the project emphasizes allowing time for open exploration and creativity with automata in small groups.