Capital D in Cursive
Watch the capital d being written, then follow the numbered steps. Draw a slanted stem first, retrace it, then swing out into a rounded bowl.
Step by step
- Start below the top line and pull a slanted stem down to the baseline.
- Make a small loop on the baseline at the bottom of the stem.
- Swing right along the baseline, up the right side and over the top.
- End inside the top of the letter on the left.
Tip: The bottom loop is small and flat. The big curve sweeps from it around the whole letter.
How capital D joins
The capital D stands on its own: lift the pencil after it and start the next letter with its own up-stroke.
Capital D cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with D. The rows at the bottom are for writing on your own.
Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog to keep a copy. Trace the light rows, then write on your own in the empty rows.
Names and words starting with D
Questions
How do you write a capital D in cursive?
Start below the top line and pull a slanted stem down to the baseline. Make a small loop on the baseline at the bottom of the stem. Swing right along the baseline, up the right side and over the top. End inside the top of the letter on the left.
How many strokes is a cursive capital d?
One. The capital d is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive capital D connect to the next letter?
No. The capital D stands on its own and the next letter starts with its own entry stroke. Schools differ on capitals, so follow the style your class uses.
What letter family is cursive D in?
Stem-and-bowl capitals. Draw a slanted stem first, retrace it, then swing out into a rounded bowl. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.
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