It's interesting to watch the young students as they shop for what they need. Some of them are wide-eyed and excited to pick out notebooks, pens, and everything else. One young girl was talking with her mom about how she liked a certain notebook and how thin the lines were and how great the pouch is.
Another young shopper looked uncomfortable and unhappy. He didn't want to talk about school supplies or answer any questions his mom gave him.
In the checkout line the teller struck up a conversation about her daughter starting school. She was picked out of a lottery to start at a new, and very prestigious, alternative school. Her daughter was unbelievably excited for the first day of school.
As a teacher, which one of these students is most like you? Are you excited about what you'll do and the supplies you'll need? Do you not want to talk about it and shy away from any questions? Are you starting somewhere new or alternative and jumping out of your socks excited?
Whichever you are and wherever you're starting, just keep this quote in mind, although it centers on businesses it can apply to classrooms too:
"The excitement of customers can never rise above that of the employees." Whether it's Disney World or McDonalds it holds true.
The excitement of students can never rise above that of the teacher.
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