Free KWL Chart Template — Printable & Editable PDF
Three columns for what students Know, Want to know and Learned. Add your topic at the top, adjust the headings if you like, and print a copy for each learner or project it on the board.
Free · No sign-up to try · Sign in only to save · Export as PDF · Grades 1–5
What you can do with it
- Start a new topic by collecting what children already know
- Guide a non-fiction reading lesson
- Close a unit by recording what was learned
What you can edit
- Topic and heading labels
- Column titles (switch to KWHL)
- Name and date lines
- Colors and fonts
How to use the kwl chart template
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Open the template
Press the button to open the kwl chart in the editor. It is a normal page you can change.
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Make it yours
Click to type, drag boxes, add pictures, and change colors and fonts until it fits your class.
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Export a PDF
Download your PDF in A4 or US Letter to print or share. Sign in only if you want it saved in My PDFs to edit again.
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Frequently asked questions
What does KWL stand for?+
Know, Want to know, Learned. Students fill the first two columns before a lesson and the last one afterwards, so they can see what changed.
Is this kwl chart template free?+
Yes, free to open, edit and export as a PDF. You do not need an account to try it; sign in only if you want to save your edited copy.
Can I print it without editing?+
Yes. Open the template, export it as it is, and print blank copies on A4 or US Letter.
Do I need Word or Google Docs?+
No. You edit it in your browser and download a PDF.
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