Cursive J — how to write J and j in cursive
Uppercase J and lowercase j 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 j
How to write a lowercase j in cursive
Slant up to the midline, pull straight down below the baseline, loop back up to the left to cross at the baseline, and dot it last.
How to write an uppercase J in cursive
Swing up from the baseline to the top line, then come down in one long line through the baseline and finish with a loop below it.
Common mistakes with cursive j
Uppercase J drops below the baseline — leave room in the line below.
Practice words with j
The J worksheet ends with two joined words — “jam” and “jump” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: ja, je, jo, ju.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter J 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 j in cursive?
Slant up to the midline, pull straight down below the baseline, loop back up to the left to cross at the baseline, and dot it last.
How do you write a capital J in cursive?
Swing up from the baseline to the top line, then come down in one long line through the baseline and finish with a loop below it.
Is the cursive J worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for J as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.