Capital J in Cursive
Watch the capital j being written, then follow the numbered steps. Sweep up into a large loop and come back down through it.
Step by step
- Start just above the baseline and sweep up into a tall loop.
- Come down the right side through the baseline.
- Make a loop below the baseline and come back up to cross at the baseline.
- Finish with an exit stroke.
Tip: The upper loop of the J is larger than the lower loop.
How capital J joins
The capital J runs straight into the second letter of the word, so there is no pencil lift after it.
Capital J cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with J. 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 J
Questions
How do you write a capital J in cursive?
Start just above the baseline and sweep up into a tall loop. Come down the right side through the baseline. Make a loop below the baseline and come back up to cross at the baseline. Finish with an exit stroke.
How many strokes is a cursive capital j?
One. The capital j is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive capital J connect to the next letter?
Yes. The capital J joins the next letter. Schools differ on capitals, so follow the style your class uses.
What letter family is cursive J in?
Loop capitals. Sweep up into a large loop and come back down through it. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.
More letters
Lowercase j in cursive · Capital I · Capital K · Printable alphabet chart