How to write the letter 'I' in cursive

Learning how to write the letter "I" is important because it's common in many words. It also introduces the concept of dotting letters, helping you focus on accuracy and detail. The lowercase "i" is simple but essential for smoothly connecting letters in cursive.

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 'I'

Writing the capital letter “I” in cursive is simple but elegant, with curved strokes that flow smoothly. Follow these steps to practice forming the capital cursive “I”:

  1. Start just below the midline.
  2. Make a short stroke downwards to the left, beginning the curve.
  3. Curve down right to the bottom line, then up, forming a gentle loop.
  4. Loop left as you reach the top line, creating the main curve of the letter.
  5. Curve right when you reach the bottom line.
  6. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail to complete the letter.

Lowercase 'i'

Once you’ve perfected the uppercase “I”, you can move on to the lowercase “i”. This simple letter is an essential part of cursive writing, featuring a curved stroke and a dot above the midline. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “i”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Make a small curve up to the right, touching the midline.
  3. Draw a straight line down to the bottom line.
  4. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail.
  5. Finally, place a small dot just above the midline to finish the letter.

The letter 'I' in cursive

Practicing the letter "I" helps you master small, simple strokes and introduces dotting, an important skill in cursive. Its simplicity improves accuracy and prepares you for more complex letters ahead.

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