--- title: "Blog" url: "https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/index/tag:nursery/page:4" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Blog [![Image of Water Play in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9060.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-06-12-11-water-play-in-nursery) 6 July 2026 #### [Water Play in Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-06-12-11-water-play-in-nursery) Today the children enjoyed water play in tyres and tuff trays. After watching England’s highlights, we imagined being at a swimming pool or beach in Mexico. The children talked about the weather and how the water felt on their feet and legs. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-06-12-11-water-play-in-nursery) [![Image of Fun at the Summer Fayre](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8997.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-03-11-38-fun-at-the-summer-fayre) 3 July 2026 #### [Fun at the Summer Fayre](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-03-11-38-fun-at-the-summer-fayre) The children have had lots of fun this morning at the PTA’s Summer Fayre. Thank you so much to our wonderful PTA! [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-03-11-38-fun-at-the-summer-fayre) [![Image of Fire Fighters Visit Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8817.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-26-12-05-fire-fighters-visit-nursery) 26 June 2026 #### [Fire Fighters Visit Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-26-12-05-fire-fighters-visit-nursery) Today the children had a lovely surprise visit from Merseyside Fire Fighters as part of our current theme ‘People Who Help Us’. They experienced life as a fire fighter spraying the hose and sitting in the truck. The children and adults had a wonderful time and enjoyed the much needed hose… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-26-12-05-fire-fighters-visit-nursery) [![Image of Nursery Visit to Church as Friends of Jesus](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0140.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-25-14-47-nursery-visit-to-church-as-friends-of-jesus) 25 June 2026 #### [Nursery Visit to Church as Friends of Jesus](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-25-14-47-nursery-visit-to-church-as-friends-of-jesus) As part of our RE topic, ‘Dialogue and Encounter’ we visited church. We listened to a Gospel reading and learned about how the church family gather together to pray and to celebrate the Eucharist. We talked about how were are all friends of Jesus and how to follow his example. The children… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-25-14-47-nursery-visit-to-church-as-friends-of-jesus) [![Image of Heatwave Treat in Nursery A.](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0146(1).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-25-14-37-heatwave-treat-in-nursery-a) 25 June 2026 #### [Heatwave Treat in Nursery A.](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-25-14-37-heatwave-treat-in-nursery-a) The heatwave this week has been a fantastic opportunity for discussion around how to keep cool and hydrated during hot weather. We have learned lots of new vocabulary and scientific facts! The children have been brilliant in the hot weather and as a special reward we enjoyed a hot weather ice… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-25-14-37-heatwave-treat-in-nursery-a) [![Image of Making Fruit Smoothies](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8683.JPG)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-24-15-39-making-fruit-smoothies) 24 June 2026 #### [Making Fruit Smoothies](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-24-15-39-making-fruit-smoothies) Today we made delicious and cold fruit smoothies using different fruits, yoghurt and milk. They helped to keep us cool in this hot weather. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-24-15-39-making-fruit-smoothies) [![Image of Special Messages of Love](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9963.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-19-12-02-special-messages-of-love) 19 June 2026 #### [Special Messages of Love](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-19-12-02-special-messages-of-love) In our topic ‘Dialogue and Encounter’ we have been learning about our neighbours near and far. We have learned about Peter and Paul who travelled to tell everyone about Jesus. Today we tried to be like Peter and Paul and spread the news the ‘Jesus loves everyone - Jesus loves you!’ We drew a… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-19-12-02-special-messages-of-love) [![Image of Outdoor Life in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8458(1).jpg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-18-12-45-outdoor-life-in-nursery) 18 June 2026 #### [Outdoor Life in Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-18-12-45-outdoor-life-in-nursery) The children are having a wonderful week outdoors in forest school with the sunshine. They are exploring with water, playing in the mud kitchen, practising balancing, playing parachute games and building strong friendships. They also enjoyed story time outdoors with an ice-pop to cool down. … [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-18-12-45-outdoor-life-in-nursery) [![Image of Nursery Sports Day](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5711.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-16-13-50-nursery-sports-day) 16 June 2026 #### [Nursery Sports Day](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-16-13-50-nursery-sports-day) What a fantastic morning we had at sports day. Well done children you were brilliant! [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-16-13-50-nursery-sports-day) [![Image of Roasted vegetable pasta in Nursery A](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9690.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-11-15-28-roasted-vegetable-pasta-in-nursery-a) 11 June 2026 #### [Roasted vegetable pasta in Nursery A](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-11-15-28-roasted-vegetable-pasta-in-nursery-a) The children made delicious roasted vegetable pasta sauce today using onions, courgettes, peppers, carrot and tomato. We prepared and chopped the vegetables, coated them in oil and baked them in the oven. We then blended them together and combined them with cooked pasta to create a delicious… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-11-15-28-roasted-vegetable-pasta-in-nursery-a) [![Image of Making Pasta Sauce in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8168.jpg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-11-12-38-making-pasta-sauce-in-nursery) 11 June 2026 #### [Making Pasta Sauce in Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-11-12-38-making-pasta-sauce-in-nursery) This week the children have been making a healthy vegetable pasta sauce. They have been chopping tomatoes, courgettes, peppers and carrots to make a delicious snack. After cooking our ingredients we used the blender to create a nice smooth sauce for our pasta. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-11-12-38-making-pasta-sauce-in-nursery) [![Image of Superheroes in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2815(1).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-08-12-08-superheroes-in-nursery) 8 June 2026 #### [Superheroes in Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-08-12-08-superheroes-in-nursery) Today we have read 'Supertato' by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet which has the children very excited and wanting to be superheroes themselves. They are making their own superhero masks and thinking about what super powers they would like to have. 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