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Comprehensive Study Guide for Early Childhood Education Certification
Date: June 29, 2025
Prepared by: Education Certification Team
,Contents
1 Introduction to ILTS 206 Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Key Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Child Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Developmental Milestones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Teaching Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Language and Literacy Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1 Key Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Assessment Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Cross-Curricular Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.1 Integration Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2 Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5 Professional Roles and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5.1 Key Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5.2 Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6 Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7 Study Tips and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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, 1 Introduction to ILTS 206 Early Childhood Education
The ILTS Early Childhood Education (206) test assesses the knowledge and skills re-
quired for teaching children from birth to grade 2 in Illinois. This study guide provides
125 verified multiple-choice questions and answers, aligned with the latest 2024/2025
ILTS standards, covering child development, language and literacy, cross-curricular con-
nections, and professional roles. Each question includes detailed explanations, teach-
ing scenarios, and references to Illinois and national standards (e.g., NAEYC, Illinois
Early Learning Standards) to ensure exam readiness. The test consists of 100 multiple-
choice questions with a 3-hour-30-minute time limit, requiring a scaled score of 240 to
pass.[](https://passagepreparation.com/news-events/ilts-tests/)
1.1 Key Objectives
• Understand child development from birth to age 8.
• Master language and literacy development strategies.
• Apply cross-curricular teaching methods for integrated learning.
• Uphold professional roles and responsibilities in early childhood education.
• Prepare for the ILTS 206 exam with verified, high-quality practice questions.
2 Child Development
Child development from birth to age 8 is foundational for early childhood education,
covering physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language domains.
2.1 Developmental Milestones
• Physical: Gross motor (e.g., walking by 12–18 months) and fine motor (e.g., drawing
shapes by age 5).
• Cognitive: Piaget’s stages (e.g., sensorimotor, preoperational) guide learning activ-
ities.
• Social-Emotional: Erikson’s stages (e.g., trust vs. mistrust in infancy) inform class-
room interactions.
• Language: Receptive (understanding) and expressive (speaking) skills develop rapidly
by age 3.
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