Cursive G — how to write G and g in cursive
Uppercase G and lowercase g 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 g
How to write a lowercase g in cursive
Make an oval like a, then pull straight down below the baseline and loop back up to the left to cross at the baseline.
How to write an uppercase G in cursive
Start low with a small loop, curve up to the top line and back down like a big rounded C, then add the tall stem and tail.
Common mistakes with cursive g
The tail loop of g crosses at the baseline, not below it.
Practice words with g
The G worksheet ends with two joined words — “go” and “grass” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: go, gr, gl, ga.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter G 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 g in cursive?
Make an oval like a, then pull straight down below the baseline and loop back up to the left to cross at the baseline.
How do you write a capital G in cursive?
Start low with a small loop, curve up to the top line and back down like a big rounded C, then add the tall stem and tail.
Is the cursive G worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for G as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.