Cursive Z — how to write Z and z in cursive
Uppercase Z and lowercase z 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 z
How to write a lowercase z in cursive
Make a small hump at the midline, come down to the baseline, then pull a loop below the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.
How to write an uppercase Z in cursive
Make a curve like a 2 from the top line down to the baseline, then add a loop that drops below the baseline.
Common mistakes with cursive z
Cursive z looks nothing like a printed z — practice it on its own first.
Practice words with z
The Z worksheet ends with two joined words — “zoo” and “zip” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: za, ze, zi, zo.
The same letter, another way: bubble letter Z 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 z in cursive?
Make a small hump at the midline, come down to the baseline, then pull a loop below the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.
How do you write a capital Z in cursive?
Make a curve like a 2 from the top line down to the baseline, then add a loop that drops below the baseline.
Is the cursive Z worksheet free?
Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for Z as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.