Cursive u: how to write capital U and lowercase u in cursive
Cursive letter U practice: uppercase and lowercase, words and a sentence · 2 pages
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How to write a lowercase u in cursive: Undercurve up to the midline, slant down to the baseline, undercurve up to the midline again, slant down, and exit.
This sheet starts with large models of capital U and lowercase u, 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 u into the words "up" and "us" and the sentence "Use an umbrella", so your child practices the capital and the lowercase joins in real writing.
Cursive u 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 u feels easy, practice i, t, w, r next, or print the full cursive alphabet chart.
Tips for using it
- Round tops turn u into an n. Keep the tops pointed and the bottoms round, the opposite of n.
- Say the strokes out loud while writing u, for example: "scoop up, slide down, swing away". Saying it keeps the shape consistent from row to row.
Variations
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Questions
How do you write a capital U in cursive?
Capital U starts at the top line with a small cap curve, pulls down to the baseline, curves up to the top line again, comes straight down, and exits. The model at the top of the sheet numbers each stroke, so your child can see where to lift the pencil.
How does cursive u connect to the next letter?
Lowercase u is two i shapes without dots, so it is a good second letter after i.
When should kids learn cursive u?
Most programs introduce cursive in 2nd or 3rd grade, once print letters are automatic. Cursive u 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.