Capital S in Cursive
Watch the capital s being written, then follow the numbered steps. Sweep up into a large loop and come back down through it.
Step by step
- Start on the baseline and sweep up to the right.
- Make a small loop at the top.
- Come down through the loop and curve around into a large bottom bowl.
- End inside the bowl on the left.
Tip: Capital S is not joined to the next letter in traditional cursive.
How capital S joins
The capital S stands on its own: lift the pencil after it and start the next letter with its own up-stroke.
Capital S cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with S. 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 S
Questions
How do you write a capital S in cursive?
Start on the baseline and sweep up to the right. Make a small loop at the top. Come down through the loop and curve around into a large bottom bowl. End inside the bowl on the left.
How many strokes is a cursive capital s?
One. The capital s is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive capital S connect to the next letter?
No. The capital S 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 S 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.
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