Cursive B — how to write B and b in cursive
Uppercase B and lowercase b 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 b
How to write a lowercase b in cursive
From the baseline, swing up to the top line in a tall loop, come straight down, curve up into a small bump at the midline and finish with a short sideways stroke.
How to write an uppercase B in cursive
Pull a straight line down from the top line, go back up, then make two bumps to the right — a small one at the midline and a bigger one at the baseline.
Common mistakes with cursive b
The b ends high — the next letter starts from the midline, not the baseline.
Practice words with b
The B worksheet ends with two joined words — “ball” and “bee” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: be, bo, br, bl.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter B 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 b in cursive?
From the baseline, swing up to the top line in a tall loop, come straight down, curve up into a small bump at the midline and finish with a short sideways stroke.
How do you write a capital B in cursive?
Pull a straight line down from the top line, go back up, then make two bumps to the right — a small one at the midline and a bigger one at the baseline.
Is the cursive B worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for B as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.