Many of us have fond memories of kindergarten, perhaps because there was more time for activities like making art from macaroni and reading stories. however, a sociologist might point out that kindergarteners are not just being taught about arts and crafts, they’re also being taught how to be students, how to sit still, take orders, remain in their seats, and behave in school, skills that will be necessary for the rest of their education. what are these other things that are taught in kindergarten called