Cursive O — how to write O and o in cursive
Uppercase O and lowercase o 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 o
How to write a lowercase o in cursive
Start at the midline, curve back to the left and down into a round oval, close it at the top and finish with a short sideways stroke at the midline.
How to write an uppercase O in cursive
Start at the top line, make a big oval down and around to the left, close it at the top and add a small loop inside.
Common mistakes with cursive o
o ends high, so the next letter starts from the midline.
Practice words with o
The O worksheet ends with two joined words — “owl” and “orange” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: on, or, ou, oo.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter O 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 o in cursive?
Start at the midline, curve back to the left and down into a round oval, close it at the top and finish with a short sideways stroke at the midline.
How do you write a capital O in cursive?
Start at the top line, make a big oval down and around to the left, close it at the top and add a small loop inside.
Is the cursive O worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for O as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.