How to write a cursive H

The capital and lowercase cursive H in traditional US cursive, the joined handwriting taught in many American schools. Follow the steps, trace the letter on the worksheet, then practice the joins and words.

Lowercase cursive h

1Start on the baseline and swing up to the top line.
2Loop to the left and come straight down to the baseline.
3Go back up the line a little and make a hump up to the middle line.
4Come down to the baseline and finish with a small swing up.

Cursive capital H

1Make a small wave at the top line, then slant down to the baseline.
2Start the second stem at the top line on the right and slant down to the baseline.
3Join the two stems with a loop across the middle.

The capital H does not join the next letter: lift the pencil and start the next letter just after it.

Cursive h joins and words

Cursive joins with h (ha, he, sh, th, ch) and words to practice: hat, horse, house

Joins to practice: ha, he, sh, th, ch

Words: hat, horse, house, hand, happy, hello

Tip: The h is an l with a hump, so practice them side by side.

Letter group: Loop letters, which swing up from the baseline into a tall loop: b, e, f, h, k, l.

Cursive H worksheet

Trace the capital and lowercase h, the joined hhh, and a word, on handwriting lines with starting marks. Print it at 100% on US Letter paper.

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Cursive H questions

Does the capital cursive H join the next letter?▾

No. The capital H stands on its own. Lift the pencil and start the next letter just after it, with a small gap.

What letters are like the cursive h?▾

The h starts like an l and finishes with a hump like an n. The k is close too, with a small loop instead of the hump.

Which letters are like the cursive h?▾

The h belongs to the loop letters, which swing up from the baseline into a tall loop: b, e, f, h, k, l. Letters in the same group start the same way, so many teachers practice them together.

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