The European CLOHE educational project 
is an innovative project that is using mechanical moving toys (Automata) as a learning tool for primary students to build transversal key competences.
Mechanical moving toys (Automata) are a great way to introduce engineering, arts, sculpture, mechanics and science, by combining play and technology. .
Mechanical moving toys (Automata) also offer education, ways to explore arts and game based activities around the construction and understanding of Automata.
CLOHE will motivate primary children to use multidimensional, cognitive resources to achieve learning outcomes.
The CLOHE project outcomes will allow teachers and students to build their own Automata. The resources the project will produce will include everything that will allow a teacher to make automata with their students.
An online virtual museum will be created were students will be able to show their results to their peers.
You can get involved in the project and pilot by contacting us
Examples of the 100 videos showing how Automata work:
The project ‘Clockwork objects, enhanced learning: Automata Toys Construction in 1mary education for Learning to Learn promotion, creativity fostering & Key Competences acquisition’ has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
The images have been kindly supplied with permission, for use on this web site, by Modern Automata Museum.