Lowercase d in Cursive
Watch the lowercase d being written, then follow the numbered steps. Start just under the midline at the top right of an oval and travel counterclockwise, up and over to the left first.
Step by step
- Start at the top right of the oval, just below the midline.
- Circle counterclockwise to close the oval.
- Without lifting, push up past the midline to the top line, then retrace straight back down to the baseline.
- Finish with a short exit stroke.
Tip: Retrace the tall stem on the way down. A loop in the stem changes the d into a fancier form some schools avoid.
How d joins
d joins every lowercase letter.
Lowercase 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 lowercase d in cursive?
Start at the top right of the oval, just below the midline. Circle counterclockwise to close the oval. Without lifting, push up past the midline to the top line, then retrace straight back down to the baseline. Finish with a short exit stroke.
How many strokes is a cursive lowercase d?
One. The lowercase d is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive d connect to the next letter?
Yes: d joins every lowercase letter.
What letter family is cursive d in?
Oval letters. Start just under the midline at the top right of an oval and travel counterclockwise, up and over to the left first. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.
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