Cursive F — how to write F and f in cursive
Uppercase F and lowercase f 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 f
How to write a lowercase f in cursive
Swing up to the top line in a tall loop, come straight down through the baseline to the descender line, loop back up to the right and tie it off at the baseline.
How to write an uppercase F in cursive
Draw a wavy line across the top, pull a stem down from it that curls at the bottom, then add a short crossbar in the middle.
Common mistakes with cursive f
Lowercase f has a loop above and a loop below — it is the only letter that uses all four lines.
Practice words with f
The F worksheet ends with two joined words — “fun” and “fish” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: fa, fi, fl, fr.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter F 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 f in cursive?
Swing up to the top line in a tall loop, come straight down through the baseline to the descender line, loop back up to the right and tie it off at the baseline.
How do you write a capital F in cursive?
Draw a wavy line across the top, pull a stem down from it that curls at the bottom, then add a short crossbar in the middle.
Is the cursive F worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for F as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.