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title: "Investigating absorbency and water play"
url: "https://maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-08-12-investigating-absorbency-and-water-play"
school: "Mary Howard CE Primary School"
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# Investigating absorbency and water play

  ![Image of Investigating absorbency and water play](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/images/blog/4C0E6633-DBEC-4480-816C-DAC8AD87A81A.jpeg)  20 March 2026   [Sarah Orgill](https://maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/author/sorgill)   [Class 1](https://maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/category/class-1)

We have continued our work in everyday materials in Science and tested a range of materials for absorbency. Some great observations and discussions! Then we went outside for some hands-on water play. Fantastic collaborative learning in action!

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