AbCdEfGhKMrSTwZ
Home/Alphabet Chart
Free Printable Reference

Cursive Alphabet Chart

Every cursive letter at a glance. Print this chart, pin it to your wall, and use it as a quick reference while you practice. Color-coded by stroke family so you can spot patterns.

a

Lowercase Letters

a through z -- click any letter for its full guide

a
a
b
b
c
c
d
d
e
e
f
f
g
g
h
h
i
i
j
j
k
k
l
l
m
m
n
n
o
o
p
p
q
q
r
r
s
s
t
t
u
u
v
v
w
w
x
x
y
y
z
z
A

Capital Letters

A through Z -- click any letter for its full guide

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F
G
G
H
H
I
I
J
J
K
K
L
L
M
M
N
N
O
O
P
P
Q
Q
R
R
S
S
T
T
U
U
V
V
W
W
X
X
Y
Y
Z
Z

Stroke Family Legend

Letters grouped by how they start -- the color coding on the chart above

Undercurve Starters

Begin with an upward stroke from the baseline. The pen sweeps up and to the right before forming the letter.

acdegiloqtu

11 letters in this group

Overcurve Starters

Begin with a curved stroke that arcs over and downward. The pen loops or curves above the baseline first.

bfhkmnprsvwxyz

14 letters in this group

Downcurve Starters

Begin with a downward curving motion. The pen moves down and curves before continuing the letterform.

j

1 letter in this group

Why color-code? Letters that start the same way share muscle memory. When you learn a, your hand already knows how to begin c, d, and o. Practice one group at a time to build speed faster.

Quick Reference Tips

1

Print It Large

Use landscape mode for the biggest letters. Tape it above your desk or inside a binder cover for easy access.

2

Start by Stroke Family

Pick one color group and practice just those letters first. Same starting strokes means faster muscle memory.

3

Trace Before You Write

Put tracing paper over the printed chart. Trace each letter three times, then try it freehand on lined paper.

4

Focus on Connections

Once you know individual letters, practice connecting them. Most cursive struggles happen at the joins, not the letters.

5

Check Your Slant

All your letters should lean the same direction. Hold the chart next to your writing to compare angles.

Getting Started

How to Use This Chart

This chart works best as a printed reference you keep nearby while practicing. Here are the steps most teachers and students follow.

1

Click "Print This Chart" above

The page prints in landscape mode with just the charts and legend. No extra clutter.

2

Post it where you practice

Tape it to your desk, pin it to a bulletin board, or slip it into a sheet protector in your binder.

3

Match the colors to your practice

Working on undercurve letters? Look at the blue-bordered cards. Overcurve? Purple. Simple.

4

Click a letter for the full guide

Each card links to a detailed page with video tutorials, stroke instructions, and downloadable worksheets.

Ready to Practice?

The chart is just the start. Grab worksheets, watch video tutorials, or use our interactive practice tools.

Free WorksheetsPractice ToolsStart with Letter A