Cursive V — how to write V and v in cursive
Uppercase V and lowercase v 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 v
How to write a lowercase v in cursive
Make a small hump up to the midline, come down to the baseline in a V, go back up to the midline and finish with a short sideways stroke.
How to write an uppercase V in cursive
Start with a small hook at the top line, come down to a point at the baseline and go back up to the top line.
Common mistakes with cursive v
v ends high at the midline — the next letter starts up there.
Practice words with v
The V worksheet ends with two joined words — “van” and “vine” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: ve, vi, va, vo.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter V 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 v in cursive?
Make a small hump up to the midline, come down to the baseline in a V, go back up to the midline and finish with a short sideways stroke.
How do you write a capital V in cursive?
Start with a small hook at the top line, come down to a point at the baseline and go back up to the top line.
Is the cursive V worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for V as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.