Cursive Alphabet: Letter U Worksheet and Practice Methods

The cursive U is simple, soft, and beginner-friendly. Its shape flows in a smooth curve, making it one of the easiest letters to learn early on. Both uppercase and lowercase U follow a rounded stroke and fit naturally into words.

You’ll learn how to write both uppercase and lowercase U, 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.

Let’s begin with your worksheet.

Download Free Printable Cursive U Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help you write the cursive U with control and confidence. It gives you space to trace, copy, and build consistency. It’s great for home practice, classroom use, or extra handwriting support.

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How to Write the Cursive Letter U

The cursive U is simple and easy to master once you understand the motion. It uses smooth, curved strokes that keep the writing fluid.

How to Write Lowercase Cursive U

Think of it as writing two lowercase n-shaped humps, but softer. Keep both curves even in size and spacing.

• Begin at the bottom line
• Make an upward stroke to the midline
• Curve back down to the baseline to form the first downstroke
• Without lifting your pencil, go back up to the midline and curve down again
• End with a small right-leaning exit stroke just above the baseline

How to Write Uppercase Cursive U

The uppercase U should look like a wide cup with a clean loop at the end. It should stay upright and not lean too far.

• Start at the top line
• Pull a curved stroke down to the baseline, slightly bending to the left
• Then bring the stroke back up along the right side in a rounded motion
• As you return to the top line, dip down and create a gentle curve to the right to finish

How to Connect Cursive U to Other Letters

Cursive U connects easily because of its rounded tail. This tail smoothly leads into most letters, especially vowels and curved shapes.

How to Connect Lowercase Cursive U

Practice with small word pairs like ur, ul, and un to get used to spacing and flow.

• After finishing the second downstroke, lift slightly into a curved tail
• This tail leads into letters like n, m, e, r, and l
• Make sure your exit stroke doesn’t curve too sharply — keep it light and smooth

Examples:
up, under, unit, urge, uncle

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How to Connect Uppercase Cursive U

Uppercase U usually begins words and often stands alone, especially in names. But it can connect when needed.

• Add a small right curve at the bottom end of the letter
• This curve should lead into the next letter without sharp angles
• Works best before letters that start low, like n, o, or l

Examples:
Umair, Upton, Unity

Practice Methods for Writing Cursive U

To write a smooth cursive U, focus on curve control, spacing, and stroke consistency. These practice steps will help you develop all three.

• Warm up with curve drills
  Start by drawing soft u-shaped curves across the page. Keep the spacing even and the lines steady.
• Trace full letters
  Use the worksheet to trace both lowercase and uppercase U. Follow the strokes carefully without rushing.
• Use dotted outlines
  Write over dotted U shapes to build muscle memory. Repeat until you feel confident forming the curves.
• Connect letters in pairs
  Practice combinations like ul, un, ur, um. These build fluency and control when writing full words.
• Copy simple words
  Write words like up, us, use, under, until. Repeat them on lined paper to check size and angle.
• Try name practice
  Use proper names like Umar, Uma, Uzi to get familiar with uppercase U placement and flow.

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