Cursive D — how to write D and d in cursive
Uppercase D and lowercase d 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 d
How to write a lowercase d in cursive
Make an oval like a, then keep going up to the top line, come straight back down the same line and finish with an exit stroke.
How to write an uppercase D in cursive
Pull a line down from the top, curl a small loop at the baseline, then make one big curve up and over to the left back to the top.
Common mistakes with cursive d
Retrace the stem on the way down — no loop in the lowercase d.
Practice words with d
The D worksheet ends with two joined words — “dog” and “dad” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: do, dr, de, da.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter D 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 d in cursive?
Make an oval like a, then keep going up to the top line, come straight back down the same line and finish with an exit stroke.
How do you write a capital D in cursive?
Pull a line down from the top, curl a small loop at the baseline, then make one big curve up and over to the left back to the top.
Is the cursive D worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for D as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.