Children in times past made their own fun in the summer. They read stories, made puzzles and played games that they produced themselves. The activities presented here are some of the things that were popular during the time period when the Robertson family lived in the home, from about 1850 to 1940. Sitting on the porch steps and watching the shining bubbles blow away in the breeze was a tradition. These items are optional.
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Wand Modern bubble wands are made of plastic. Traditional bubble wands are made of twisted wire. Have a grown-up help you make your own bubble wand by twisting a loop from a short length of lightweight wire. After making the loop, fold and twist the straight part of the wire to make a handle. Be careful not to poke anyone with the sharp ends of the wire.