Cursive W — how to write W and w in cursive
Uppercase W and lowercase w 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 w
How to write a lowercase w in cursive
Slant up to the midline, down, up, down, up again to the midline and finish with a short sideways stroke.
How to write an uppercase W in cursive
Start with a small hook at the top line, then make two pointed valleys down to the baseline, ending high.
Common mistakes with cursive w
Lowercase w is a u with a little extra stroke that ends high.
Practice words with w
The W worksheet ends with two joined words — “wave” and “win” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: wa, we, wh, wo.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter W 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 w in cursive?
Slant up to the midline, down, up, down, up again to the midline and finish with a short sideways stroke.
How do you write a capital W in cursive?
Start with a small hook at the top line, then make two pointed valleys down to the baseline, ending high.
Is the cursive W worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for W as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.