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Cursive writing worksheets, made from your own words

Type a word, a sentence or a whole list and this cursive worksheet generator joins the letters the way children learn them. Dotted, dashed or grey letters on handwriting lines make printable cursive practice sheets for any grade, as a PDF for US Letter or A4.

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How to make cursive practice sheets

  1. 1. Type your words

    Each line you type becomes a practice line. No ideas? Pick a ready-made list, such as common joins, days of the week or sight words. Or switch to Alphabet for one letter per page.

  2. 2. Choose the style

    Dotted, dashed or grey letters to trace, a line size for the grade, how many tracing rows, and US Letter or A4.

  3. 3. Download and print

    Save the PDF and print it at 100% (or "Actual size") so the handwriting lines keep their height.

Printable cursive handwriting worksheets

Cursive handwriting worksheets made with the tool: a sentence, word lists, a letter page and common joins. Type your own words above to make yours.

Cursive writing worksheet with the sentence I can write in cursive in dotted letters on handwriting lines
A sentence, dotted
Cursive worksheet with the quick brown fox sentence in dashed cursive letters
The quick brown fox, dashed
Cursive worksheet with the days of the week in grey cursive letters to trace
Days of the week, grey letters
Cursive letter B worksheet with capital and lowercase b, joined bbb and the word ball
Alphabet: the letter B
Cursive worksheet practicing common letter joins such as oa, ve and wh in dotted letters
Common joins, small lines

How to teach cursive writing

Start with letter groups

Many programs teach lowercase letters in groups that begin with the same stroke. For example, a, c, d, g, o and q all start with a curve like a c. Practice one group before the next.

Lowercase before capitals

Children write lowercase letters far more often, so most programs teach them first. Capitals come once the lowercase joins feel easy.

Practice the joins

The hardest part of cursive is the line between letters, especially after b, o, v and w, where the join leaves from the top. The "Common joins" list practices exactly those.

Keep the slant even

Turn the paper slightly, about the angle of the writing arm, so the letters lean the same way. The tracing letters show the slant to copy.

Relaxed grip, short sessions

Hold the pencil loosely, a little back from the tip. Ten minutes a day works better than one long session.

Say it while you trace

Naming each letter while tracing it links the shape to the letter, just as with print.

Learn the cursive letters one by one

Each cursive letter, capital and lowercase, has its own page with simple steps, joins, words and a printable worksheet. The full chart is on the cursive alphabet page.

See the full cursive alphabet

Still learning print letters? Start with the alphabet tracing worksheets.

Cursive worksheets at a glance

Cursive style
Traditional US cursive with joined letters and looped b, f, h, k and l.
What you can make
Worksheets from your own words or sentences (up to 12 lines and 400 letters), ready-made lists (common joins, days, months, sight words, number words), or one page per letter A to Z.
Tracing styles
Dotted, dashed or grey letters, with starting marks and handwriting guide lines. Print letters too.
Line sizes
Large 3/4 inch (kindergarten to 1st grade), medium 1/2 inch (2nd to 3rd grade), small 3/8 inch (4th grade and up).
Paper and format
PDF on US Letter or A4, one or more pages.
Price
Free, with no account and no email.
Privacy
Made in your browser. What you type is not uploaded or stored.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make my own cursive worksheets?▾
Type the words or sentences you want in the box at the top of this page, one practice line per line, or pick a ready-made list. Choose dotted, dashed or grey letters and a line size, then download the PDF. Each line gets a solid example to copy, tracing rows and an empty row to write it alone.
How do you write in cursive?▾
Keep the pencil on the paper until the word is finished: each lowercase letter flows into the next with a small connecting stroke. Small letters fit between the baseline and the dashed middle line, tall letters such as b, h, k and l loop up to the top line, and f, g, j, p, q, y and z reach below the baseline. Keep a steady slant to the right, then dot the i's and j's and cross the t's and x's when the word is done. Each letter has its own step-by-step page in the cursive alphabet.
What grade learns cursive?▾
Many US schools introduce cursive in second or third grade, once children print confidently. Older children and adults use the same worksheets with the medium or small line size.
Is it free?▾
Yes. Making, downloading and printing worksheets is free, with no limit on how many you make.
Do I need an account?▾
No. Type your words and download the PDF. There is no sign-up and no email.
Which cursive style is it?▾
Traditional US cursive, the joined style taught in many American schools, with looped letters such as b, f, k and l. Letter shapes differ a little between handwriting programs, so check them against what your child's school uses.
What can I type?▾
Letters A to Z, accented letters such as é, ñ and ü, numbers and everyday punctuation. Up to 12 lines and 400 letters per worksheet. Long lines continue on the next practice line.
Which line size should I pick?▾
Large lines suit kindergarten and first grade, medium suits second and third grade, and small suits fourth grade and up, or adults. Measured from the top line to the baseline, they are 3/4 inch, 1/2 inch and 3/8 inch.
Can I print a cursive alphabet chart?▾
Yes. The cursive alphabet page has the chart of capital and lowercase letters A to Z as a PDF or an image, plus a page for every letter. For tracing practice, switch the tool to Alphabet to get one worksheet page per letter.
Can I make print handwriting worksheets too?▾
Yes. Choose Print in the worksheet settings to get the same worksheet in simple print letters.
US Letter or A4?▾
Both. The tool picks the usual paper size for your country and you can switch it in the settings. Print at 100% or "Actual size" so the lines keep their height.
Is what I type stored anywhere?▾
No. The worksheet is made in your browser. What you type never leaves your device: it is not uploaded, stored or logged.

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