Cursive Y

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

How to Write Cursive Y

The cursive Y features a descender that drops below the baseline, giving it an elegant tail. The lowercase y is one of the most distinctive letters with its sweeping loop below the line.

Y Capital Y in Cursive

1. Start at the top with a curved stroke down to the middle
2. Continue down below the baseline
3. Loop back up to the left
4. Cross through and exit with a connecting stroke

y Lowercase y in Cursive

1. Start with an upward stroke to the middle line
2. Create a U-shape down and back up
3. Stroke down below the baseline (descender)
4. Loop back up to the left for the connecting stroke

💡 Practice Tip

The lowercase cursive y combines a u-shape at the top with a descending loop like the letter g. Practice each part separately, then combine them smoothly. Use the dotted-line worksheets below to build muscle memory.