Originally Posted by Mr and Mrs P
he gets very worked up, excited voice, waving his arms, etc. She said she saw the other boys giving each other sidelong glances

Bah, nonsense. Eight year old boys either a) always act like that, about anything, or b) would love it if someone else did so they could too. I say ignore the teacher and let your kid be excited about new stuff. I fail to see how enthusiasm about new information is a behavior to squash smile