Cursive E — how to write E and e in cursive
Uppercase E and lowercase e 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 e
How to write a lowercase e in cursive
From the baseline, swing up to the midline in a small loop, come back down around to the left and finish with an exit stroke.
How to write an uppercase E in cursive
Start near the top line, make a small curve back, then a second bigger curve below it like a backward 3, ending at the baseline.
Common mistakes with cursive e
The e loop is half the height of an l loop.
Practice words with e
The E worksheet ends with two joined words — “egg” and “eel” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: ea, en, er, es.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter E 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 e in cursive?
From the baseline, swing up to the midline in a small loop, come back down around to the left and finish with an exit stroke.
How do you write a capital E in cursive?
Start near the top line, make a small curve back, then a second bigger curve below it like a backward 3, ending at the baseline.
Is the cursive E worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for E as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.