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A chart of all 26 cursive capitals, A to Z tracing pages with names, and practice writing capitals in names, places and sentences.

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Cursive capital letter chart

Cursive capitals A to Z

Four capitals per page, each with three names to trace.

Using capitals

Capitals in names of people, pets and places, and at the start of sentences.

Print at 100% (actual size) for the cleanest tracing lines.

About these cursive capital letters worksheets

In modern cursive, the style on this site, capital letters are simple letters close to print. They reach the top line, and they don't join to the letter after them: write the capital, then start the joined lowercase letters close by. That makes the capitals quick to learn for children who already print well.

Start with the cursive capital letters chart, then work through the A to Z practice pages, four capitals at a time. Each row has a black model at both ends and gray capitals to trace, followed by three names that start with that capital, so children practice each capital the way they will use it.

Two more pages put capitals to work: names of people, pets and places, and short sentences that each start with a capital. Capitals are usually taught after the lowercase letters and joins.

Standards

  • Texas TEKS Grade 2 (handwriting)develop handwriting by accurately forming all cursive letters using appropriate strokes when connecting letters
  • Texas TEKS Grade 3 (handwriting)write complete words, thoughts, and answers legibly in cursive leaving appropriate spaces between words

How to use them

  1. Keep the capital letters chart on the desk while your child practices.
  2. Practice capitals in small sets, four at a time, using the A to D, E to H … pages.
  3. Finish with the names and places page and the sentences page, then have your child write family names and their own name.

Teaching tips

  • Capitals reach the top line. Keep them the same height as tall letters like l, h and k.
  • Capitals don't join: write the capital, then start the lowercase letters close by, with no more space than between letters.
  • Watch for capitals that come out the size of small letters. A capital always touches the top line.

Questions teachers and parents ask

How do you write a capital Q in cursive?

In modern cursive, Q is an O with a short slant out across the bottom right. Start at the top, curve back all the way around to close the O, then add the slant.

How do you write a capital G in cursive?

In modern cursive, G starts just below the top line on the right, curves back and around like a C, pushes up to the midline and finishes with a short line in along the midline.

Do cursive capital letters connect to the next letter?

Not in this style. Capitals stand alone: write the capital, then start the lowercase letters close by. The lowercase letters after it all join.