Cursive M — how to write M and m in cursive
Uppercase M and lowercase m 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 m
How to write a lowercase m in cursive
Make three bumps: up to the midline and over, down to the baseline, up and over again, down, then once more and finish with an exit stroke.
How to write an uppercase M in cursive
Make three humps from the top line down to the baseline, the last one ending with a small exit stroke.
Common mistakes with cursive m
Lowercase m has three humps, n has two — count them out loud.
Practice words with m
The M worksheet ends with two joined words — “moon” and “mom” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: ma, me, mo, mu.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter M 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 m in cursive?
Make three bumps: up to the midline and over, down to the baseline, up and over again, down, then once more and finish with an exit stroke.
How do you write a capital M in cursive?
Make three humps from the top line down to the baseline, the last one ending with a small exit stroke.
Is the cursive M worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for M as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.