Cursive Y — how to write Y and y in cursive
Uppercase Y and lowercase y 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 y
How to write a lowercase y in cursive
Make a small hump like n up to the midline and down, then pull a line below the baseline and loop back up to cross at the baseline.
How to write an uppercase Y in cursive
Make a hump like the start of U from the top line, then pull a long tail below the baseline that loops back up.
Common mistakes with cursive y
The tail of y loops like g, but y starts with a hump, not an oval.
Practice words with y
The Y worksheet ends with two joined words — “yes” and “yarn” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: ya, ye, yo.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter Y 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 y in cursive?
Make a small hump like n up to the midline and down, then pull a line below the baseline and loop back up to cross at the baseline.
How do you write a capital Y in cursive?
Make a hump like the start of U from the top line, then pull a long tail below the baseline that loops back up.
Is the cursive Y worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for Y as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.