Make Your Own Marbles - A Fun At Home Craft

Marbles have been a popular pastime for children of many generations and are even enjoyed today! Marbles were made of stone, pottery, clay, or china. Children who had no marbles could use musketballs, nuts, or hard berries instead.
Marble collections were always changing as children won, lost, and traded with each other. Bags of marbles were treasures. Losing a marble you liked was very disappointing.
In this video, join New Mexico Historic Sites Instructional Coordinator Alexandra McKinney and learn how you can make your own marbles at home! It is a quick and easy way to create your own simple toy!
To see the full lesson plan, go to nmhistoricsites....
New Mexico Historic Sites are storied places where the past is palpable. They invite you to hit the road, explore, and get out in the golden New Mexico sun. It's your chance to follow in the footsteps of indigenous people, Spanish conquistadors, Civil War soldiers, outlaws, and lawmen.
Visiting a New Mexico Historic Site promises to grant you a deeper understanding of those who have gone before us and helped make us who we are today.