Cursive A — how to write A and a in cursive
Uppercase A and lowercase a in traditional US school cursive, with the strokes explained in plain words, the joins you'll use most and a free tracing worksheet.
Common joins with a
How to write a lowercase a in cursive
Start just below the midline, curve up and back around to the left into an oval that touches the baseline, close it at the midline, then pull straight down and finish with a small exit stroke.
How to write an uppercase A in cursive
Start at the top line, curve down and around to the left in a big oval back to the start, then come straight down to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.
Common mistakes with cursive a
Close the oval before you pull down, or the a turns into a u.
Practice words with a
The A worksheet ends with two joined words — “apple” and “and” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: an, at, al, ay.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter A to color in. Need the whole alphabet? Print the cursive alphabet chart or make a cursive name tracing sheet.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a in cursive?
Start just below the midline, curve up and back around to the left into an oval that touches the baseline, close it at the midline, then pull straight down and finish with a small exit stroke.
How do you write a capital A in cursive?
Start at the top line, curve down and around to the left in a big oval back to the start, then come straight down to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.
Is the cursive A worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for A as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.