Cursive H — how to write H and h in cursive
Uppercase H and lowercase h 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 h
How to write a lowercase h in cursive
Swing up to the top line in a tall loop, come straight down to the baseline, then go back up into a bump at the midline and down to finish.
How to write an uppercase H in cursive
Pull down a stem from the top line, add a second stem to the right, then join them with a looping crossbar.
Common mistakes with cursive h
The bump of h starts from the stem, halfway up — not from the baseline.
Practice words with h
The H worksheet ends with two joined words — “hat” and “home” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: ha, he, hi, ho.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter H 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 h in cursive?
Swing up to the top line in a tall loop, come straight down to the baseline, then go back up into a bump at the midline and down to finish.
How do you write a capital H in cursive?
Pull down a stem from the top line, add a second stem to the right, then join them with a looping crossbar.
Is the cursive H worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for H as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.