Cursive c: how to write capital C and lowercase c in cursive
Cursive letter C practice: uppercase and lowercase, words and a sentence · 2 pages
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How to write a lowercase c in cursive: Start just under the midline with a small hook. Curve back to the left and down around to the baseline, then swing up into the exit stroke.
This sheet starts with large models of capital C and lowercase c, with a green start dot, numbered strokes, and arrows that show which way the pencil travels. Then come two rows for each form: trace, then write from the start dots. Page two joins c into the words "cat" and "cup" and the sentence "Cats like to nap", so your child practices the capital and the lowercase joins in real writing.
Cursive c is one of the oval letters (a, c, d, g, o, q), which begin at the midline and curve back to the left. When c feels easy, practice a, d, g, o next, or print the full cursive alphabet chart.
Tips for using it
- A hook that is too big turns c into an e, and closing the curve turns it into an o. Keep the top hook small and the right side open.
- Say the strokes out loud while writing c, for example: "back around, close it, pull down". Saying it keeps the shape consistent from row to row.
Variations
All cursive worksheets- Cursive b: how to write capital B and lowercase b in cursive
- Cursive d: how to write capital D and lowercase d in cursive
- Cursive alphabet chart: uppercase and lowercase A to Z
- Cursive letters worksheets: trace every letter A to Z
- Cursive words worksheets: practice the joins that matter
- Letter C worksheets: trace capital C and lowercase c
Questions
How do you write a capital C in cursive?
Capital C begins near the top line with the same small hook, makes a big curve down the left side to the baseline, and exits up to the right. The model at the top of the sheet numbers each stroke, so your child can see where to lift the pencil.
How does cursive c connect to the next letter?
The stroke from the letter before swings up to the hook at the midline, so c joins smoothly after almost any letter.
When should kids learn cursive c?
Most programs introduce cursive in 2nd or 3rd grade, once print letters are automatic. Cursive c is taught with the other oval letters (a, c, d, g, o, q), so it often comes once the undercurve and loop letters are comfortable.