Cursive P — how to write P and p in cursive
Uppercase P and lowercase p 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 p
How to write a lowercase p in cursive
Slant up to the midline, pull a straight line down below the baseline, go back up the same line and make a round bump that closes at the baseline.
How to write an uppercase P in cursive
Pull a stem down from the top line to the baseline, go back up and make one round bump to the right that closes at the middle.
Common mistakes with cursive p
The stem of p goes down to the descender line, the bump stays between midline and baseline.
Practice words with p
The P worksheet ends with two joined words — “pig” and “pen” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: pa, pe, pl, pr.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter P 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 p in cursive?
Slant up to the midline, pull a straight line down below the baseline, go back up the same line and make a round bump that closes at the baseline.
How do you write a capital P in cursive?
Pull a stem down from the top line to the baseline, go back up and make one round bump to the right that closes at the middle.
Is the cursive P worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for P as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.