Cursive P

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

How to Write Cursive P

The cursive P features a descender in lowercase form, dropping below the baseline. The capital P has an elegant loop at the top, while the lowercase p starts at the baseline and extends downward.

P Capital P in Cursive

1. Start at the baseline and stroke upward to the top line
2. Loop around to the right to form the bowl
3. Curve back to meet the stem at the middle
4. Exit with a connecting stroke from the bowl

p Lowercase p in Cursive

1. Start with an upward stroke to the middle line
2. Stroke downward through the baseline (descender)
3. Curve back up and form a small bowl at the middle
4. Exit with a connecting stroke toward the next letter

💡 Practice Tip

The lowercase cursive p is one of the letters with a descender — it drops below the line. Make sure the descender is straight before adding the bowl shape. Use the dotted-line worksheets below to build muscle memory.