--- title: "Blog by Tag: Science" url: "https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/tag/science" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Blog by Tag: Science [![Image of When is friction helpful?](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2520(2).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-55-when-is-friction-helpful) 5 November 2026 #### [When is friction helpful?](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-55-when-is-friction-helpful) We explored when friction is useful. The children investigated which surface is best to place on the floor to prevent people from slipping. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-55-when-is-friction-helpful) [![Image of Firework rocket fruit kebabs](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1547.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-04-15-15-firework-rocket-fruit-kebabs) 4 November 2026 #### [Firework rocket fruit kebabs](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-04-15-15-firework-rocket-fruit-kebabs) Today the children made firework rocket fruit kebabs. We discussed preparing the area and ourselves for handling food. The children had an opportunity to choose from a selection of fruits to chop, count and thread on to a skewer. They then enjoyed eating the fruits for their daily snack. … [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-04-15-15-firework-rocket-fruit-kebabs) [![Image of Catching up with our friends and learning through play](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1485(1).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-02-16-36-catching-up-with-our-friends-and-learning-through-play) 2 November 2026 #### [Catching up with our friends and learning through play](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-02-16-36-catching-up-with-our-friends-and-learning-through-play) The children have enjoyed seeing all their friends again today after our half term break. They have settled back in superbly and particularly impressed us with the way they remembered the sign of the cross and daily prayers. Throughout the day they have been deeply engaged in many different… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-02-16-36-catching-up-with-our-friends-and-learning-through-play) [![Image of Y2 Owl visit](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5428.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-02-13-58-y2-owl-visit) 2 November 2026 #### [Y2 Owl visit](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-02-13-58-y2-owl-visit) Lancashire Hawks and Owls visited Y2 to tell them all about these amazing birds. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-02-13-58-y2-owl-visit) [![Image of Seasonal learning through play in Nursery A](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1356.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-16-51-seasonal-learning-through-play-in-nursery-a) 20 October 2026 #### [Seasonal learning through play in Nursery A](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-16-51-seasonal-learning-through-play-in-nursery-a) Given the weather forecast for the rest of the week, we took advantage of the beautiful autumn sunshine yesterday and took our play to our forest school area. The children used their muscles to lift and carry pumpkins and explore cause and effect. We found a large number of ladybirds so we… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-16-51-seasonal-learning-through-play-in-nursery-a) [![Image of Magic in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0081.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-14-12-12-magic-in-nursery) 14 October 2026 #### [Magic in Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-14-12-12-magic-in-nursery) The children have been creating magic recipes and potions using pumpkins and other natural ingredients in our forest area. We have created our own pumpkin patch and have been learning about pumpkins describing their colour, shape and size. We also had lots of fun decorating our magician hats. … [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-14-12-12-magic-in-nursery) [![Image of World Space Week](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2474.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-07-14-17-world-space-week) 7 October 2026 #### [World Space Week](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-07-14-17-world-space-week) As part of World Space Week, we explored the race to land on the Moon. We then discussed what items we would take to space and why. Finally, we created artwork imagining what we would see if we looked out of a rocket window. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-07-14-17-world-space-week) [![Image of Day and night ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1223.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-05-09-16-day-and-night) 5 October 2026 #### [Day and night ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-05-09-16-day-and-night) The children have been exploring day and night. We talked about how the Earth rotates and makes a full turn every day. We discussed when part of the Earth faces towards the sun it is daytime and when Earth faces away from the sun it is nighttime. We have learnt that Earth rotates and the sun… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-05-09-16-day-and-night) [![Image of Seasons of the year ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0910(1).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-28-09-53-seasons-of-the-year) 28 September 2026 #### [Seasons of the year ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-28-09-53-seasons-of-the-year) We have been exploring the seasons of the year and what the weather is like in autumn, winter, spring and summer. We talked about what each season looks like and sorted the months of the year into what season they fall under. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-28-09-53-seasons-of-the-year) [![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 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 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. 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