Haven Bay Elementary

Three elementary students sitting at a classroom table practicing using wooden chopsticks to pick up colorful beads from clear plastic cups. One boy in a blue Puma shirt holds a bead up to inspect it. In the background, wooden cubbies hold colorful bins and backpacks. Visible text on the wall includes: "DREAM BIG WORK HARD," "MAKE TODAY AMAZING," "YOU CAN WORLD," and "NEVER STOP LEARNING."

An overhead wide shot of a classroom where a dozen students are seated at desks arranged in rows, all participating in a chopstick activity. The room features light wood cabinetry and blue paper displays on a glass partition. One student wears a shirt that says "HAVEN BAY ELEMENTARY."

A classroom scene from a high angle showing students at their desks using chopsticks to pick up beads. The back wall is lined with light wood lockers/cubbies featuring rainbow-themed circular labels for the months of the year, such as "January," "February," and "March." One student wears a hat with a rainbow brim. A green crate is visible in the corner of the room.

Side view of three students at individual desks practicing chopstick skills. A girl in a navy blue sweatshirt is in the foreground, carefully maneuvering beads. On her desk is a bottle of "PURIFIED WATER" with a label reading "RECYCLE FOR THE PLANET." A pink tumbler with cartoon animal stickers sits on the adjacent desk. In the background, a glass door has the word "OUR CLASS" decorated with white bows.

A group of students at their desks in a classroom focusing on a fine motor activity with chopsticks and beads. A girl in a bright red sweatshirt concentrates on her cup. On the wall, a map of the "United States of America" is visible alongside educational posters. A tall water bottle with a red heart pattern sits on the desk. Visible text on cubby labels and posters includes: "KIND THINGS," "SOMETHING," and "CLASS."

February 6, 2026

Haven Bay

🥢 Picking Up New Skills at Haven Bay! Happy National Chopstick Day! Our second-grade Herons took on a "hands-on" challenge today as they dove into the history and art of using chopsticks. From practicing their fine motor skills to testing their patience, these students showed true Heron perseverance! They spent the morning mastering the technique by moving colorful beads between cups—which is much trickier than it looks!

Watching them help one another and celebrate every successful "catch" was the highlight of our day. We love seeing our students embrace new cultural experiences and sharpen those coordination skills. Great job, second grade! Keep soaring! 💙

#HavenBayElementary #GreatBlueHerons #NationalChopstickDay #HandsOnLearning #FineMotorSkills #SecondGradeSuccess

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