Cursive L — how to write L and l in cursive
Uppercase L and lowercase l 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 l
How to write a lowercase l in cursive
From the baseline, swing up to the top line in a tall, narrow loop, come straight down and finish with an exit stroke.
How to write an uppercase L in cursive
Start below the top line with a small loop, come down in a long curve, make a little loop at the baseline and swing out to the right.
Common mistakes with cursive l
Keep the l loop slim: a fat l looks like an e.
Practice words with l
The L worksheet ends with two joined words — “leaf” and “look” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: la, le, li, ly.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter L 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 l in cursive?
From the baseline, swing up to the top line in a tall, narrow loop, come straight down and finish with an exit stroke.
How do you write a capital L in cursive?
Start below the top line with a small loop, come down in a long curve, make a little loop at the baseline and swing out to the right.
Is the cursive L worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for L as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.