Whether they are in pre-K or Graduate school, students should consider themselves to be like dry sponges inside the classroom.
The reason they are there is to soak up knowledge, wisdom and as many skills as necessary to thrive in society.
Consider the sponge next to Neptune the Roman god of waters and seas, who controlled winds and storms. Also known as Neptunus Equester, he was recognized as a god of horses and horsemanship, as well as a patron of horse racing, a popular form of entertainment for the ancient Romans. In terms of his characteristics and mythology, Neptune was an exact copy of the Greek deity Poseidon.
Neptune is the Roman god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion. He is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon In the Greek-inspired tradition, he is a brother of Jupiter and Pluto; the brothers preside over the realms of heaven, the earthly world, and the seas. Salacia is his wife.
Depictions of Neptune in Roman mosaics, especially those in North Africa, were influenced by Hellenistic conventions. He was likely associated with freshwater springs before the sea. Like Poseidon, he was also worshipped by the Romans as a patron of horse racing.
My recommendation to all students is to engage inside the classroom and leave the chat, texting, daydreaming, and sleeping to your leisure time.