Lowercase m in Cursive
Watch the lowercase m being written, then follow the numbered steps. Start with a small hook at the midline, then roll over the top into a hump or slant.
Step by step
- Start with a small hook at the midline.
- Roll over the first hump and come down to the baseline.
- Retrace up and roll over a second hump, then a third, coming down to the baseline each time.
- Finish with an exit stroke.
Tip: Cursive m has three humps; the first is the lead-in hook, so count the downstrokes: three.
How m joins
m joins every lowercase letter.
Lowercase m cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with m. 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 M
Questions
How do you write a lowercase m in cursive?
Start with a small hook at the midline. Roll over the first hump and come down to the baseline. Retrace up and roll over a second hump, then a third, coming down to the baseline each time. Finish with an exit stroke.
How many strokes is a cursive lowercase m?
One. The lowercase m is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive m connect to the next letter?
Yes: m joins every lowercase letter.
What letter family is cursive m in?
Hump letters. Start with a small hook at the midline, then roll over the top into a hump or slant. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.
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