Blogs

This in-depth guide explores the philosophy and practice of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), offering educators and parents actionable strategies for creating inclusive, child-centered learning environments.

This guide explains the difference between preschool vs pre k vs kindergarten, highlighting age groups, goals, and readiness tips. Parents, educators, and directors gain clarity to choose the right program for children’s growth.

Parallel play is a vital stage in early childhood development where toddlers play side by side without direct interaction. This guide explains its psychology, examples, timelines, connection to autism, and how schools and furniture design can support it effectively.

This in-depth guide explains the five key developmental domains—cognitive, social-emotional, language, physical, and approaches to learning—and how to support them in preschool classrooms using XIHA Furniture’s domain-aligned design solutions.

This in-depth guide explores the use of anecdotal records in preschool classrooms, including definitions, examples, templates, writing tips, pros and cons, and comparisons to other observation methods. XIHA Furniture supports educators with learning-friendly environments.

This comprehensive guide compares formal vs informal assessment in early childhood education. Learn how both methods work together to support children’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth through real classroom examples, tools, and best practices.

This comprehensive guide to Piaget stages of development explores each cognitive stage in depth and provides practical strategies for educators, parents, and designers to create age-appropriate learning environments. Ideal for use in preschool planning and classroom furniture design.

This detailed guide compares Montessori vs daycare in philosophy, structure, and tuition. With expert insights, parent testimonials, and real school examples, it helps you choose the right environment for your child’s early development.

This article dives deep into physical development in early childhood, exploring its impact on gross and fine motor skills, cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, and preschool curriculum design. Learn how to support and assess development effectively across all domains.

What age is preschool? This guide explores the ideal age range, how to assess your child’s readiness, global differences in preschool systems, and how classroom design—including age-appropriate furniture—can support early learning success.