Cursive i: how to write capital I and lowercase i in cursive
Cursive letter I practice: uppercase and lowercase, words and a sentence · 2 pages
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How to write a lowercase i in cursive: Undercurve from the baseline up to the midline, slant straight back down to the baseline, and exit up to the right. Add the dot after you finish the whole word.
This sheet starts with large models of capital I and lowercase i, 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 i into the words "ink" and "inch" and the sentence "Ice is cold", so your child practices the capital and the lowercase joins in real writing.
Cursive i is one of the undercurve letters (i, t, u, w, r, s, p, j), which all begin with a scooping stroke up from the baseline. When i feels easy, practice t, u, w, r next, or print the full cursive alphabet chart.
Tips for using it
- Stopping to dot each i in the middle of a word breaks the rhythm. Finish the word first, then go back and add the dots (and t crosses).
- Lowercase i is the simplest cursive letter: up, down, and away. It is often one of the first letters taught.
Variations
All cursive worksheets- Cursive h: how to write capital H and lowercase h in cursive
- Cursive j: how to write capital J and lowercase j 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 I worksheets: trace capital I and lowercase i
Questions
How do you write a capital I in cursive?
Capital I starts on the baseline at the right, swings up and to the left into a tall loop that reaches the top line, comes down to the baseline, and ends with a curve back to the left near the midline. The model at the top of the sheet numbers each stroke, so your child can see where to lift the pencil.
Why does cursive i look so different?
Capital I in traditional cursive starts at the bottom, which surprises many kids. It can look like a fancy J, so compare the two side by side.
When should kids learn cursive i?
Most programs introduce cursive in 2nd or 3rd grade, once print letters are automatic. Cursive i is taught with the other undercurve letters (i, t, u, w, r, s, p, j), so it often comes early, because undercurve letters are the simplest.