How to write a cursive W

The capital and lowercase cursive W 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 w

1Start at the middle line.
2Slant down to the baseline and curve up to the middle line.
3Slant down again to the baseline and curve up to the middle line.
4Finish with a small swing to the right at the middle line.

Cursive capital W

1Start just under the top line with a small hook.
2Slant down to the baseline and curve up.
3Slant down again to the baseline and curve up to the top line.
4Finish with a small swing at the top.

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

Cursive w joins and words

Cursive joins with w (wa, we, wh, ow, aw) and words to practice: wave, whale, water

Joins to practice: wa, we, wh, ow, aw

Words: wave, whale, water, wind, window, worm

Tip: Think of the w as a u with one more stroke, ending high like a v.

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

Cursive W worksheet

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

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Cursive W questions

Does the capital cursive W join the next letter?▾

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

Where does the cursive w finish?▾

At the middle line, with a small swing to the right. The next letter joins from there, which is why "wh" and "wa" connect along the top.

Which letters are like the cursive w?▾

The w 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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