Loop, Swirl & Write: Cursive A-Z!
Neat, joined-up handwriting, one letter at a time
Cursive writing takes a little more practice than print, since letters flow into one another rather than standing alone. On this page, every cursive letter from A to Z comes as a capital and small pair, along with a picture, a spoken example word, and a simple spelling.
How to Learn
Look at the letters
Each box shows the cursive capital and small letter together, with a picture.
See the words
Below it are three words that start with that letter.
Tap to hear it
Tap any word to see its picture and hear it spoken out loud.
Practice daily
A little practice every day helps all 26 letters stick.
Aa to Zz with Example Words
Aa
Bb
Cc
Dd
Ee
Ff
Gg
Hh
Ii
Jj
Kk
Ll
Mm
Nn
Oo
Pp
Qq
Rr
Ss
Tt
Uu
Vv
Ww
Xx
Yy
Zz
Cursive handwriting is usually introduced once a child is already comfortable recognising and writing capital and small letters in print. Learning to see the capital and small cursive forms together helps children understand how the two connect visually, which makes actual handwriting practice much easier later on.
As with the other letter pages, every letter here comes with three different example words, each with its own picture and spoken pronunciation, helping children connect the same letter to different sounds and contexts while they get used to its cursive shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should kids start learning cursive writing?
Most children begin learning cursive writing around age 6 to 7, once they are confident with print capital and small letters.
Why should kids learn cursive if they already know print letters?
Cursive writing helps develop fine motor control and hand fluency, and many schools still expect children to read and write cursive for schoolwork and signatures.
What is the easiest way to introduce cursive letters?
Seeing the capital and small cursive letter together, alongside a familiar picture and word, helps children connect the new cursive shape to something they already know.
Should cursive be taught before or after small letters?
Cursive is usually taught after a child is already comfortable with both capital and small print letters, since it builds on that existing letter knowledge.