Annotated Webography for Chosen Domain Here by ‘Your Name Here’
Section I - Characteristics and Needs of Chosen Domain
Based on Standard 1, Key Element 1a: Knowing and understanding young children’s
characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8
A. (1) Using your textbook, describe the characteristics of development for your domain
for all ages, birth – age 8. When using the text, you may find ages, stages, as well as
descriptions, including the name of theorists and theories. For example, Piaget, Stages
of Cognitive Development… From your text, summarize the information you read about
your domain. You should search the entire text focusing on the birth – age 8 age span
for this part of the assignment.
(2) Using the DAP text, specifically identify the characteristics of development for the
domain chosen. You will also need to be familiar with some of the major contributors or
authors of this information. The NAEYC Position Statement of DAP has an outstanding
reference section clearly connected to NAEYC Standard 1, Key Elements 1a, 1b, and 1c.
B. Infant/Toddler Chosen Domain Development (indicate age when needed birth to 9
months, 8 to 18 months, 16-36 months)
 What do I/T do in regard to your chosen domain of development?
 Exhibits….
 Exhibits…
 Can…
 Says…
Preschool Chosen Domain Development
 What do preschoolers do in regard to your chosen domain of development?
 Exhibits….
 Exhibits…
 Can…
 Says…
Kindergarten Chosen Domain Development
 What do kindergarteners do in regard to your chosen domain development?
 Exhibits….
 Exhibits…
 Can…
 Says…
Primary Grades Chosen Domain Development
 What do children in primary grades do in regard to your chosen domain of
development?
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Exhibits….
Exhibits…
Can…
Says…
C. APA Citations & Annotations of Characteristics and Needs for Chosen Domain
Website 1 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Webpage Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on the characteristics of
development and young children’s needs as related to learning, for your chosen domain
using information from the website. In other words, share what you found on this
website that will help you understand more about children’s development,
characteristics of development, and needs.
Website 2 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Webpage Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on the characteristics of
development and young children’s needs as related to learning, for your chosen domain
using information from the website. In other words, share what you found on this
website that will help you understand more about children’s development,
characteristics of development, and needs.
Website 3 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Webpage Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on the characteristics of
development and young children’s needs as related to learning, for your chosen domain
using information from the website. In other words, share what you found on this
website that will help you understand more about children’s development,
characteristics of development, and needs.
Website 4 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Webpage Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on the characteristics of
development and young children’s needs as related to learning, for your chosen domain
using information from the website. In other words, share what you found on this
website that will help you understand more about children’s development,
characteristics of development, and needs.
Website 5 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Webpage Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on the characteristics of
development and young children’s needs as related to learning, for your chosen domain
using information from the website. In other words, share what you found on this
website that will help you understand more about children’s development,
characteristics of development, and needs.
Section II - Influences on Development and Learning for Chosen Domain
Based on Standard 1, Key Element 1b: Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on
early development and learning
A. Identify influences which affect development and learning in your chosen domain?
 Identify and briefly describe (1-2 sentences) influences from your textbook and
the DAP book that affect your chosen domain, positive or negative. Include age
level when needed. Cite the pages where you found your information in the text
like the example below.
 Cognitive Domain Example: Environmental influences – When a child’s
environment includes learning materials, stimulation and experiences from an
early age (ages 0-2) cognitive development is positively affected and enhanced
(Trawick-Smith, pp ##-##?). Adversely, a lack of these materials can negatively
affect cognitive development.
 Continue in this manner providing examples of influences on development from
your text. Add additional bullets for this purpose, 5 or more.
B. APA Citations & Annotations of Websites providing Information about Influences on
children’s development for your Chosen Domain
Webpage 1 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on influences that affect
your chosen domain with information from the website. In other words, what did you
learn from this website about influences on children’s development – positive and
negative?
Webpage 2 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on influences that affect
your chosen domain with information from the website. In other words, what did you
learn from this website about influences on children’s development – positive and
negative?
Webpage 3 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on influences that affect
your chosen domain with information from the website In other words, what did you
learn from this website about influences on children’s development – positive and
negative?
Webpage 4 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on influences that affect
your chosen domain with information from the website. In other words, what did you
learn from this website about influences on children’s development – positive and
negative?
Webpage 5 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify, describe, give examples, and elaborate on influences that affect
your chosen domain with information from the website. In other words, what did you
learn from this website about influences on children’s development – positive and
negative?
Section III – Creating Environments and Space for Learning and Development for Chosen
Domain
Based on Standard 1, Key Element 1c: Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children
A. Describe in detail the entire space you would create for the development on your
chosen domain for a child of one specific age between the range of birth – 8 years.
Include the design of the space, the materials to be located in the space and the
purpose of those materials as related to the chosen domain, and the characteristics you
are attempting to enhance and nurture. You may select one specific age for this purpose
or an age range. Please include information from your textbook, the DAP text, and your
website information in this portion of the assignment. This should be approximately 2-3
paragraphs?
B. APA Citations & Annotations for Creating Spaces and Environments for Learning and
Development for your Chosen Domain
Webpage 1 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary of the Website
Paragraph 2: Identify the information you need to design your space included on this
website and the purpose of the materials, space, design, etc. for your chosen age group.
You should explain WHY these items are important or of value for your domain and age.
This is essential to show your understanding. Describe WHY, don’t simply list.
Webpage 2 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify the information you need to design your space included on this
website and the purpose of the materials, space, design, etc. for your chosen age group.
You should explain WHY these items are important or of value for your domain and age.
This is essential to show your understanding. Describe WHY, don’t simply list.
Webpage 3 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify the information you need to design your space included on this
website and the purpose of the materials, space, design, etc. for your chosen age group.
You should explain WHY these items are important or of value for your domain and age.
This is essential to show your understanding. Describe WHY, don’t simply list.
Webpage 4 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify the information you need to design your space included on this
website and the purpose of the materials, space, design, etc. for your chosen age group.
You should explain WHY these items are important or of value for your domain and age.
This is essential to show your understanding. Describe WHY, don’t simply list.
Webpage 5 APA Citation
Paragraph 1: Summary
Paragraph 2: Identify the information you need to design your space included on this
webpage and the purpose of the materials, space, design, etc. for your chosen age/age
range. You should explain WHY these items are important or of value for your domain
and age. This is essential to show your understanding. Describe WHY, don’t simply list.