Cursive I — how to write I and i in cursive
Uppercase I and lowercase i 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 i
How to write a lowercase i in cursive
From the baseline, slant up to the midline, come straight back down, swing into an exit stroke and add the dot last.
How to write an uppercase I in cursive
Start at the baseline with a curve up to the top line, loop around and come down in a long curve, ending with a small hook to the left.
Common mistakes with cursive i
Finish the whole word first, then go back and dot every i.
Practice words with i
The I worksheet ends with two joined words — “ice” and “ink” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: in, it, is, ig.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter I 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 i in cursive?
From the baseline, slant up to the midline, come straight back down, swing into an exit stroke and add the dot last.
How do you write a capital I in cursive?
Start at the baseline with a curve up to the top line, loop around and come down in a long curve, ending with a small hook to the left.
Is the cursive I worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for I as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.