How to write a cursive T

The capital and lowercase cursive T 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 t

1Start a little above the middle line.
2Slant down to the baseline.
3Swing up to the right to join the next letter.
4When the word is finished, cross the t with a short line at the middle line.

Cursive capital T

1Make a wavy stroke along the top line, from left to right.
2Start the stem at the top line and slant down to the baseline.
3Curve to the left at the bottom with a small hook.

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

Cursive t joins and words

Cursive joins with t (th, to, tr, at, it) and words to practice: tree, tiger, top

Joins to practice: th, to, tr, at, it

Words: tree, tiger, top, turtle, train, tooth

Tip: The t is taller than the middle line but shorter than the top line.

Letter group: Letters that start at the middle line and go straight down: i, j, t, u, w, y.

Cursive T worksheet

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

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Cursive T questions

Does the capital cursive T join the next letter?▾

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

How tall is a cursive t?▾

Taller than the small letters but not as tall as an l. It stops about halfway between the middle line and the top line, and it has no loop.

Which letters are like the cursive t?▾

The t belongs to the letters that start at the middle line and go straight down: i, j, t, u, w, y. Letters in the same group start the same way, so many teachers practice them together.

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