Lowercase u in Cursive
Watch the lowercase u being written, then follow the numbered steps. Start at the top of the letter and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.
Step by step
- Start at the midline and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.
- Curve up to the midline again.
- Pull a second slanted stroke down and finish with an exit stroke.
Tip: Make the bottoms round and the tops pointed: the opposite of an n.
How u joins
u joins every lowercase letter.
Lowercase u cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined. 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.
Questions
How do you write a lowercase u in cursive?
Start at the midline and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Curve up to the midline again. Pull a second slanted stroke down and finish with an exit stroke.
How many strokes is a cursive lowercase u?
One. The lowercase u is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive u connect to the next letter?
Yes: u joins every lowercase letter.
What letter family is cursive u in?
Down-stroke letters. Start at the top of the letter and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.
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