Cursive Alphabet: Letter T Worksheet and Practice Methods

Cursive T stands tall and leans slightly right, with a looped top in uppercase and a gentle hook in lowercase. While it looks different from its printed form, it follows a simple motion that becomes smooth with practice.

You’ll learn how to write both uppercase and lowercase T, link them to other letters, and build confidence with clear, step‑by‑step practice. A free printable worksheet is ready for you to download and use right away to learn cursive writing.

Let’s start with the worksheet.

Download Free Printable Cursive T Worksheet

This worksheet is made to help you write the cursive T with ease. It’s simple, clean, and made for daily practice. Print it and use it a few minutes each day. It’s great for home practice, classroom use, or extra handwriting support.

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How to Write the Cursive Letter T

Cursive T has two forms each with its own style. The lowercase is simple and compact, while the uppercase is taller and more decorative.

How to Write Lowercase Cursive T

Keep the top hook small and light. The crossbar should be neat and not too wide.

• Start at the baseline
• Pull a straight stroke up to the top line
• Curve it slightly at the top, then come back down
• End with a small upward tail just above the baseline to connect
• Lift your pencil and draw a short crossbar near the top

How to Write Uppercase Cursive T

Make sure the vertical stroke is straight and the cross stroke is balanced. The full shape should look tall and smooth.

• Start at the top line
• Pull a vertical stroke straight down to the baseline and lift your pencil
• Go back to the top line, just right of the downstroke
• Draw a wide curve to the left that crosses the vertical line
• Let the curve continue slightly to the right to finish the top stroke

How to Connect Cursive T to Other Letters

Cursive T connects through a small tail at the base. The lowercase form links naturally to many letters, while the uppercase T is often left unconnected, especially in names.

How to Connect Lowercase Cursive T

Cross the t after finishing the full word line if you’re writing fast. It keeps the flow going.

• After forming the downstroke, finish with a short upward tail
• This tail lets you move directly into letters like a, e, i, l, or h
• Avoid looping too wide — keep it narrow to stay neat
• Always cross the t after connecting, so your spacing stays balanced

Examples:
tap, ten, time, tile, that

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How to Connect Uppercase Cursive T

Uppercase T often stands alone, especially at the beginning of names. If you do connect it:

• Add a short exit stroke at the bottom right after the vertical line
• This line curves slightly right, just enough to lead into the next letter
• It works best before letters with a tall or curved start, like h or r

Examples:
Thomas, Taylor, Tina

Tip: If connecting feels awkward or messy, lift your pencil. Neatness matters more than forcing a join.

Practice Methods for Writing Cursive T

Cursive T takes steady hand control and consistent form. These practice steps will help you build both speed and shape accuracy.

• Start with up-down strokes
  Warm up with simple straight lines from bottom to top, then back down. This builds muscle memory for the vertical motion.
• Trace full letters
  Use worksheet guides for both uppercase and lowercase T. Trace slowly and follow the stroke direction.
• Write dotted letters
  After tracing, move to dotted T letters. This lets you practice the full motion while staying on track.
• Repeat letter patterns
  Write rows like tttt, Tata, Tt, and to, ti, tu. This builds connection rhythm.

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