Cursive I

Learn how to write cursive I with our free printable worksheets. Practice both capital I in cursive and lowercase cursive i, plus common words starting with I like it, ice, and in. These guided practice sheets help students master forming and joining the cursive letter I with step-by-step tracing and independent writing practice.

How to Write Cursive I

The cursive I is relatively simple in both forms. The capital I features elegant loops at top and bottom, while the lowercase i is a short stroke with a dot — one of the easiest cursive letters to learn.

I Capital I in Cursive

1. Start at the top with a small leftward loop
2. Stroke downward to the baseline
3. Create a small rightward loop at the bottom
4. End with a connecting stroke to the right

i Lowercase i in Cursive

1. Start with an upward stroke to the middle line
2. Curve slightly and stroke back down to the baseline
3. Exit with a connecting stroke toward the next letter
4. Add a dot above the letter

💡 Practice Tip

The lowercase cursive i is one of the simplest letters — just an upward stroke with a connecting exit. Remind students to add the dot after finishing the word, not after each letter. Use the dotted-line worksheets below to build muscle memory.