How to write the letter 'A' in cursive

Learning to write the letter "A" is important because it's common and often begins words. Practicing "A" helps you build basic strokes that other letters share. Getting comfortable with uppercase and lowercase versions helps you develop rhythm and balance in cursive. The letter "A" also connects easily with other letters, giving you a good start in learning cursive connectors.

Note: here we showcase the most common way to write in cursive, but you can explore other cursive fonts to see how they differ.

Capital 'A'

Writing the capital letter “A” in cursive is a simple process that involves smooth, connected strokes. By following the steps below, you can practice forming the letter easily and accurately. Here’s how to write a capital cursive “A”:

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Make a slanted curve down to the bottom line.
  3. Curve back up to the right, stopping where you started.
  4. Go back down.
  5. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail.

Lowercase 'a'

After mastering the uppercase cursive “A”, it’s time to learn how to write the lowercase “a”. Here’s how to form the lowercase cursive “a” with smooth, connected strokes:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Circle down and around, making a small round circle that touches the bottom line.
  3. Continue your curve until it meets back at the midline.
  4. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail above the bottom line.

The letter 'A' in cursive

Practicing uppercase and lowercase "A" can help you become more comfortable writing everyday words. Its rounded shape and smooth strokes also help you build important skills for other circular and flowing letters in cursive.

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