Essential questions highlight the usefulness and relevance of a standard/unit. They help students focus on the big picture of what you are working on in your classroom. This resource was created to make displaying your Common Core Essential Questions for every subject area easier for you. It includes 150+ essential question posters (8.5 x 11) that cover all the first grade Common Core Standards. The posters are full of adorable graphics that are sure to get your students' attention! Also included are 5 different styles of subject area labels to help you display the posters.
Thank you for visiting my store! Please let me know if you have any questions about this product.
I love that you included both ELA and Math standards. I can even use some of the Science and Social Studies questions, too. This exceeded my expectations!
Ask Anna Brantley a question. They will receive an automated email and will return to answer you as soon as possible.
Please Login to ask your question.
Anna,
Are these all questions? Did you include "I can" statements for the learning targets? If not, would you consider making a set. I would love to buy a set just like what is showing in the preview for this, but with "I can" statements for each standard. Thanks!
Hello! Did you reword all the CC statements so they are more "child friendly"? I bought some I can statements but have found they are too wordy and the kids can't really remember/use them. You only have 1 example and I wasn't sure if they were in shorter, easier language for classroom use! Thanks!
My statements are pretty much the standard in the form of an I can statement. My district is big on using the vocabulary of the standards so I created them that way. I'm so sorry and hope you find what you are looking for:) Happy New Year to you!!
January 1, 2013
pellt99
Would you be able to send me at least one edit-able version for me to add soc. and science and use for learning targets?
October 18, 2012
robinsilver
I bought the first grade CC EQ and they will not print! Help!
Robin
Hey there! Thanks so much for your purchase! So sorry you are having problems opening/printing the file. Try the troubleshooting tips below and let me know if you can't still opening the file.
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
Please e-mail me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com or contact TpT customer service through the contact us link if you still have problems with the document!! I really appreciate your purchase and want to make sure you can get the problem fixed!!
Hey there! Thanks so much for your purchase! So sorry you are having problems opening the file. Try the troubleshooting tips below and let me know if you can't still opening the file.
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
Please e-mail me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com or contact TpT customer service through the contact us link if you still have problems with the document!! I really appreciate your purchase and want to make sure you can get the problem fixed!!
Thank you so much for these! They are awesome! Have you done the social studies ones yet? I am not seeing the social studies questions we need for the next few weeks. Are you able to make them? I don't want SS to look different on the pretty board. :0)
September 12, 2012
emelauren
Anna -
It is me again....same problem with your essential questions posters.....all of the text is not legible and just shows those smudged and faded rectangular and square bars:( I think that my system isn't reading your fonts? Not sure, but I would like to request a credit on this too.....unless it is repairable.
Hey there! Thanks so much for your purchase! So sorry you are having problems opening the file. The fonts are embedded when I make the file a pdf. Try the troubleshooting tips below and let me know if you can't still opening the file.
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
Please e-mail me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com or contact TpT customer service through the contact us link if you still have problems with the document!! I really appreciate your purchase and want to make sure you can get the problem fixed!!
Thanks so much,
Anna
August 21, 2012
bmcauliffe
ALL OF THE PAGES ARE BLURRY AND I INSTALLED ADOBE TOO! PLEASE HELP!
:)
Hey there! Thanks so much for your purchase! So sorry you are having problems opening the file. Try the troubleshooting tips below and let me know if you can't still opening the file.
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
Please e-mail me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com or contact TpT customer service through the contact us link if you still have problems with the document!! I really appreciate your purchase and want to make sure you can get the problem fixed!!
Thanks so much,
Anna
August 19, 2012
melaniepet
My school just is just starting to fully adopt Common Core this year. I'd love to be on top of things. I'm a little unsure what is actually in this document. Is there any way I could see a few extra pages? Or get some more information? If you have more pictures of your poster (especially if I can zoom) that would be sufficient. Thanks so much! Melanie
I just purchased the posters. They are showing the graphics, but not the words.
What should I do? This is the first purchase I have made on TPT.
Thanks,
Lori
Welcome to TpT and thanks so much for making your first purchase at my store! So sorry you are having problems opening the file. Try the troubleshooting tips below and let me know if you can't still opening the file.
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
Please e-mail me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com or contact TpT customer service through the contact us link if you still have problems with the document!! I really appreciate your purchase and want to make sure you can get the problem fixed!!
Thanks,
Anna
August 11, 2012
smartacademy
I plan to purchase your First Grade Common Core posters but I'd like to know if Science and SS are included. If not, do you have any idea where I could find these (I'm in NC so they may not be the same)?
Hey there!! I'm still waiting on Common Core to release the science and s.studies standards to make the questions. I will create them as soon as they are posted {within a week}. :)
August 6, 2012
kdprice1202
I was going to ask about the 7 Habit posters, but I see that someone has already inquired about that. Is there any way that I could be notified when/if these are added?
Follow my blog for updates!! www.fun-n-first.blogspot.com
Thanks so much:)
August 6, 2012
jsdean1971
Anna I love your products and your blobs. I am a GA educator teaching first grade after 18 years in K. I was wondering if u would share a daily schedule with me as well as a sample of your plans. Thanks. My email is: gonoles2@tds.net
Are your 7 Habit posters included as shown in the picture? I will purchase this regardless but was wondering if they are not do you have another document with your 7 Habits posters? My school is beginning to use the 7 Habits this year and I was very excited to see it included on your display! :)
They are not included right now. I will contact the creators of the 7 Habits for permission to share them here. Stay tuned:) Thanks so much for your interest in this product!!!
Hi there! Quick question... does every EQ correlate with each 1st grade common core standard? I know that sounds like a dumb question, I was just advised by admin at school to make sure they do align before I purchase them. :)
Your question isn't dumb at all, Andrea!!! I completely understand and I'm happy to let you know they are all aligned with each 1st grade Common Core standard {the standards are even on the posters}! Let me know if you have any other questions!! Thanks so much!!!
July 23, 2012
shannon15
Does the first grade common core essential question posters include the math essential questions? Or are different? Do you have the common core standards ? I did not see them. Thanks so much.
They include math, reading, l.arts, and writing! I am making "I can" posters that are the same format as the essential question posters. They should be finished by the end of the month:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks!!
July 17, 2012
Allisonk75
I have an Imac.. i purchased it and the PDF has pictures but no words except the first slide. Any ideas?
Hey there! Thanks so much for your purchase! Try the troubleshooting tips below and let me know if you still have problems opening the file.
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
Please e-mail me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com or contact TpT customer service through the contact us link if you still have problems with the document!! I really appreciate your purchase and want to make sure you can get the problem fixed!!
Thanks,
Anna
July 7, 2012
taylorcarter
Does this packet include any I Can or We Can statements?
This packet just contains essential questions that address the common core standards! I will have "I can" statements posted next month. Thanks for checking out my store:)
June 27, 2012
DebbieMorrisett
Does each poster have a CCSS along with the essential question on it?
I really like your common core essential question posters, but we use I Can statements instead of phrased as an essential question. If I buy these from you, could you send me a programmable version so I can change them to I Can statements? Thanks!
Thanks so much for your purchase! To open it, go to your "my purchases" page, find the product, and click on download now. It then should prompt you to open the file as a pdf. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any problems. Thanks again!! :)Anna
June 12, 2012
shellymcbride
Are the current science and ss gps included here too ?
I'm waiting for them to be posted. Right now, I have included posters that cover the GA science and social studies standards. As soon as Common Core standards for these subjects are released, I will update the file & you can get them w/o any additional charges. Thanks for your interest in my products:)
June 1, 2012
trw422
Hi Anna,
I am starting to fill my cart for next year already. I love your EQ. I think I read somewhere that you are going to do the "I can" statements and the assessment checklist. Is this true? If so, I will wait to order all of it from you. Thanks in advance
YES! I just started creating first grade "I can" posters. What kind of assessment checklist do you need?? Let me know & I'll see what I can do!!!
June 6, 2012
readingforfun2
Anna,
Do you happen to have the First Grade Common Core Essential Question Posters broken down into just single subject areas that could be purchased? I am looking for just the math posters.
I see that you had a blog from Miss J. asking if you happen to have any other forms, etc. that you are willing to share. I just finished my first year in the classroom after teaching for 25 years. Boy, a lot has changed since I did my student teaching 25 years ago! I am always looking for anything that will help out.
I have been following your blog this year and have purchased several of your items from teachers pay teachers. I thank you for all of the extra work that you do putting these things together. They have all been such a huge help to me this school year : )
Hey!! Yes, a lot has changed in the educational world!! I will post the EQ math posters by Tuesday! Stay tuned to my blog for forms & freebies that might be helpful to you!! Your kind words made my day!!! Thanks so much for you love & support:):):) Anna
May 26, 2012
napierca
Could you provide me with a small preview of a few more of your e.q. posters?
thank you
casi
I'm actually unable to send/sell any of my products in an editable format due to graphic copyright laws. I'm so sorry for this and hope you understand!!
Hi,
I noticed that there isn't a poster for money. Did I miss it? Or is money not covered in the common core standards for 1st grade? Thanks in advance.
I will add it to my packet!!! It isn't posted as a standard, but it will be added since many 1st grade teachers will teach it anyway! Please check for a revision this week!! Thanks so much:)
May 26, 2012
linz2217
Hi Anna,
Could you tell me a couple more of the essential questions in this before I download? We use EQ's, but I want to make sure they are the same ones. Thanks!
How do you compare numbers using greater than, less than,
and equal to?
Hope these will help you! The essential questions are aligned to the Common Core Standards.
Let me know if you have anymore questions!
April 26, 2012
Jjefferson01
Is it possible to have the actual standard printed in smaller print towards the bottom of each essential question? Our district requires both to be displayed.
I have the abbreviated standard (ex. RL.1.1) on the posters. Can you e-mail me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com to explain a little further what you need? We can go from there. Thanks so much:)
LOVE your essential questions posters! Any chance you have a student checklist of these standards that can be used by the teacher during assessment time?
I am working on a lot of CC goodies for the summer & an assessment checklist is on my to do list!! Stay tuned and thanks so much for purchasing from my store!!!
March 29, 2012
suzannegunn
I really like your essential questions posters. My question is,do you have a list of the strategies(photo of an anchor chart) or books that you specifically use when teaching each standard? I am trying to get myself oraganized for next year and I was thinking that if I ran all of the sheets off and put them in a folder I could include a sample strategy page, book etc to help with keeping me on track for the week. I hope this isn't too wordy and that you can understand what I am trying to ask.
Thanks so much.
Suzanne
So glad you like the posters:) I have some things on my blog that would go with the posters, but not all. I am working on some Common Core supplemental materials for the math standards this summer, as well as other goodies!! I also plan to really make CC a big focus next year on my blog. We are still being trained on them before they are implemented next year!! I will be sharing a lot so stay tuned:) Thanks so much for your purchase!!!
Anna,
I was looking at your First Grade Common Core Essential Question Posters and was wondering if you were planning on posting any "I can" statements.
Hey there!! At this point, I'm not sure if I'll make the "I can" statements to go along with the essential questions. I'm slammed between making centers, math journals, not to mention teaching & taking care of my family:) Whew!! If I do add them, I will let you know. Please e-mail me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com so we can be in contact!! Thanks so much for your interest in my products!!
February 25, 2012
trw422
Does the essential question poster pack (first grade) include the "I can" learning statements/posters to go along with the EQ?
Hey there! The essential question pack does not contain the "I can" statements. I know others on the site sell those here:) Thanks for contacting me! Happy *almost* Friday!!
February 23, 2012
sjjtgreen
How can I re-download this item to get the updates? Everytime I click on "Download Now" it says it is a bad gateway. I would really like to get the science and social studies cards.
That is strange!!! I know that TpT has had some technical issues today. I would contact them to make sure you can download any product you have bought or get product updates. Please let me know if that doesn't resolve the issue! Thanks so much for purchasing from my store:)
I loved the way it looked online but, when I bought and downloaded the posters, none of the writing appeared. It's all blocks and blurred. I know it's not your fault - but maybe you can help me out?
Hi There, This is an easy fix!
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview
You're SO sweet!! Thanks for your interest in the posters. Good news...I would LOVE to make a 2nd grade packet!! Bad news....I am slammed with making centers until around May! I plan to post EQ Common Core packets for K & 2 this summer if not sooner:) E-mail me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com for more details!! THANKS:) Anna
Hey Lisa,
Let me see if I can break the pdf up & sell only the math. Email me at crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com! Thanks so much for interest in my products!!
January 8, 2012
Mommy2boy08
Is there a way you could make this for Kindergarten? The First Grade team at my school is using this wonderful resource, and frankly I am jealous, lol. The team lead of 1st grade passed on your website and told me to check it out. It looks wonderful in their classrooms, I am anxious to see what it will look like in my team's classrooms (Kindergarten). :) Please let me know!
Hey Jenna! I do have plans to create them for kindergarten:) I'm really excited about it!! My goal is to have them posted by January. I know this seems like a lot of time, but I have a handful of themed center packets I am working on creating right now. After them, it is next on my list!!! Make sure to follow my blog or TpT store to get a notification when it is ready. Thanks for your interest in my products!! Too sweet!!
Hey Sabrina! I do have plans to create them for 2nd:) I'm really excited about it!! My goal is to have them posted by January. I know this seems like a lot of time, but I have a handful of themed center packets I am working on creating right now. After them, it is next on my list!!! Make sure to follow my blog or TpT store to get a notification when it is ready. Thanks for your interest in my products!! Too sweet!!
I have been teaching for 5 years- 2 in 2nd grade and 3 in 1st grade. I'm currently teaching first grade and LOVE it!! I have the best job in the world:)