Cursive Letters Worksheets

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We always begin teaching handwriting and penmanship with teaching basic print letter forms. As with any process, we often seek to make it more efficient and quicker. Cursive handwriting using a flowing style of writing that does not require you to pick the pen or pencil up from the paper. When cursive letters are used to form a word, the letters are connected and often looped. There has been little data to support whether print or cursive is a more effective form of written language. In the modern world it seems that cursive letters are being used much less do to style choices and advances in technology. The most common use of cursive is to write a signer's name in the form of a signature. This series of worksheets will help students learn to write the letters of the alphabet in cursive form.

Cursive Letters Worksheets To Print:

Capital Letters - Trace the first letter and then practice writing your own version of it several times more.

Lowercase - Watch your long loops on this one and use the lines as your guide.

A through H - Practice both cases across the page horizontally.

I through P - Use the cursive letters that are provided for you as a template to complete the page.

Q to Z - Many of these letters have a unique loop or two in them.

Common Phrases - You will practice your penmanship by tracing and writing common phrases.

Focus on the First 3 - Trace the letters. Write the word for each picture in cursive twice. On the top lines, capitalize the first letter of the word.

DEF - We take our time and really hone in using these letters well.

GHI - The focus is on the letters that begin the words: goat, hat, and igloo.

JKL - Students often have difficulty forming this particular set. It is not surprising that this is the most used sheet in this section by teachers.

Mn - These are all about the curves that we make.

OPQ - These are all about forming a good circle.

RST - Some of the most commonly used letters in words.

UVW - These are all about the curves that go up and down.

XYZ - These are less frequently used, so students often need a refresher on what they look like.

What is the Best Way to Practice Your Cursive Letters?

 

With schools not focusing on handwriting lessons and our increasing reliance on keyboards, handwritten letters have become a thing of the past. Despite the non-importance of handwriting, many people wish to improve their handwriting for multiple reasons, such as its convenience, the meditative aspect, and especially if you want to give a personalized letter as a gift.


In movies and dramas, handwritten letters are usually written in cursive letters. Cursive letters are decorative and more difficult to learn. They are beautiful, versatile, and classy. If you want to improve your cursive writing, read on to learn about some easy tips and tricks.

 

Learn the Basics


The first step to improve your cursive writing is learning the basics. Before you move on to writing complete sentences, first touch upon the basics and learn unique alphabets. If you don't study the correct form, what you write might be ineligible, which isn't going to help anyone. You can use the internet, videos, and images for this purpose.

 

Use the Right Tools


Since you are learning a new writing style, it's best to stick with the pen you are comfortable with. But for cursive writing, calligraphy pens are recommended. Calligraphy pens are better for cursive writing because of the nib style. You can also use a ballpoint or fountain pen, but the results vary.


Aside from the pen, you also need to use the right type of paper. For example, instead of using a blank sheet, go with lined paper. It is good for practice and easier to write on and makes sure all your letter heights are the same.

 

Pen and Paper Position


Another way to improve your cursive writing is to hold the pen correctly. Your pen grip needs to be loose and relaxed. For example, when holding the pen, make sure your forearm is resting on the table, and the pen is resting in the middle of the index finger and thumb. If you hold the pen too tight, your writing will be stiff and jerky.


For a proper letter slant, you need to adjust your paper position. For right-handed individuals, the top right and bottom left corners should align. For left-handed individuals, just flip the positions. Left-hand writers usually adopt a hooked arm position; it's best to straighten the paper position for long writing sessions in such cases.

 

Buy a Handwriting Practice Book


The best way to improve your cursive handwriting is to get a practice book. Once you get in the habit of completing daily exercises or writing in a journal, your cursive letters will improve quickly. You can also download and print worksheets from the internet and mimic the letters to get used to the writing style.

 

Don't Go Overboard


These tips and tricks will help you greatly but won't make you perfect. So keep it simple in the beginning. Instead of opting for a calligraphy pen or quill, practice using a ballpoint pen and increase your muscle memory before moving on to advanced cursive writing.


Take it slow and practice daily for 30 minutes to improve your cursive writing. Cursive writing is making a comeback due to personalized gifts and hand letters, so it's not entirely useless to learn it. We hope this article helped!