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Cursive Writing

This page contains instructional resources for cursive handwriting.

Goal:

Goal:

Handwriting is a fundamental skill learned in grades K-6 and lays the groundwork for effective written communication as well as the opportunity personal expression. From learning to form the first strokes in kindergarten to mastering cursive lettering in later grades, handwriting can evolve into a powerful tool for both creativity and academic success. In the tabs below, you’ll find videos and worksheets to help you teach the art of cursive writing to your student. These activities are not embedded in your learning management system, as not all schools require this in their language arts curriculum. If you want to assign them to your students for a grade, you will need to create an activity with a drop box.

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Upper

Advanced

On this tab, you will find 14 lessons that start with basic cursive writing techniques to in-depth instruction for all 26 lowercase letters. Each lesson has video instruction and accompanying worksheet(s) for students to use for practice. Linked in the buttons below, you'll find a blank practice page and a reference page for all 26 lowercase cursive letters.

Lesson Topic Video & Transcript Worksheet(s)
Introduction Cursive Basics Cursive Basics Instruction Video
Cursive Basics Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
1 c & a Lower c & a Instruction Video
Lower c & a Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
2 d & g Lower d & g Instruction Video
Lower d & g Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
3 i & t Lower i & t Instruction Video
Lower i & t Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
4 j & p Lower j & p Instruction Video
Lower j & p Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
5 u & w Lower u & w Instruction Video
Lower u & w Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
6 o & q Lower o & q Instruction Video
Lower o & q Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
7 e & l Lower e & l Instruction Video
Lower e & l Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
8 f & b Lower f & b Instruction Video
Lower f & b Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
9 h & k Lower h & k Instruction Video
Lower h & k Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
10 r & s Lower r & s Instruction Video
Lower r & s Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
11 v & y Lower v & y Instruction Video
Lower v & y Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
12 n & m Lower n & m Instruction Video
Lower n & m Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
13 x & z Lower x & z Instruction Video
Lower x & z Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet

On this tab, you'll find 13 lessons that build upon the fundamental skill students have acquired in mastering their lowercase cursive alphabet. Each lesson has video instruction and accompanying worksheets for students to use for practice. Linked in the buttons below, you'll find a blank practice page and reference page for all 26 cursive letters, both upper and lowercase.

Lesson Topic Video & Transcript Worksheet(s)
14 A & O Upper A & O Instruction Video
Upper A & O Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
15 C & E Upper C & E Instruction Video
Upper C & E Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
16 M & N Upper M & N Instruction Video
Upper M & N Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
17 H & K Upper H & K Instruction Video
Upper H & K Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
18 U & Y Upper U & Y Instruction Video
Upper U & Y Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
19 V & W Upper V & W Instruction Video
Upper V & W Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
20 X & Z Upper X & Z Instruction Video
Upper X & Z Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
21 I & J Upper I & J Instruction Video
Upper I & J Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
22 D & L Upper D & L Instruction Video
Upper D & L Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
23 T & F Upper T & F Instruction Video
Upper T & F Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
24 S & G Upper S & G Instruction Video
Upper S & G Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
25 P & R Upper P & R Instruction Video
Upper P & R Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet
26 B & Q Upper B & Q Instruction Video
Upper B & Q Video Transcript
Practice Worksheet
Extra Practice Worksheet

Advanced practice activities allow students to refine their technique, improve fluidity, and explore the expressive potential of cursive writing. This section contains one practice instruction video, followed by 12 practice worksheets. Linked in the buttons below, you'll find a blank practice page and reference page for all 26 cursive letters, both upper and lowercase.

Topic Video & Transcript Links Worksheet(s)
Practice (advanced) Cursive Practice Instruction Video
Cursive Practice Video Transcript
Cursive Practice Worksheet Example
Cursive Practice Worksheet 1
Cursive Practice Worksheet 2
Cursive Practice Worksheet 3
Cursive Practice Worksheet 4
Cursive Practice Worksheet 5
Cursive Practice Worksheet 6
Cursive Practice Worksheet 7
Cursive Practice Worksheet 8
Cursive Practice Worksheet 9
Cursive Practice Worksheet 10
Cursive Practice Worksheet 11
Cursive Practice Worksheet 12