Cursive U

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

How to Write Cursive U

The cursive U is one of the more straightforward letters, featuring a simple curved bottom in both uppercase and lowercase forms. It connects easily to following letters.

U Capital U in Cursive

1. Start at the top line with a downward stroke
2. Curve at the baseline in a U-shape
3. Stroke back up to the top line
4. Curve down and exit with a connecting stroke

u Lowercase u in Cursive

1. Start with an upward stroke to the middle line
2. Curve down to the baseline in a U-shape
3. Stroke back up to the middle line
4. Curve down and exit with a connecting stroke

💡 Practice Tip

The lowercase cursive u looks like an upside-down n. Both have that same curved shape — just oriented differently. Use the dotted-line worksheets below to build muscle memory.