How to write the letter 'P' in cursive

The letter "P" is important because it introduces tall stems and looping descenders, which are essential in cursive. Mastering "P" helps you gain better control over letters that extend above and below the baseline.

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 'P'

Writing the capital letter “P” in cursive combines straight lines and smooth curves. By following the steps below, you can practice forming the letter easily and accurately. Here’s how to write a capital cursive “P”:

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight line down to the bottom line.
  3. Go back up along the same line to the top.
  4. Make a half circle from the top line to the midline, curving it smoothly to the right and closing the loop.

Lowercase 'p'

After working on the uppercase “P”, you’re ready to learn the lowercase “p”. This letter has a round loop and a descender, flowing smoothly with other cursive letters. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “p”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Make a small curve up to the right, almost touching the midline.
  3. Draw a straight line down, continuing past the bottom line to touch the lower line.
  4. Go back up to the midline along the same line.
  5. From the midline, loop down to the bottom line, creating a small rounded shape.
  6. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail to finish.

The letter 'P' in cursive

By practicing the letter "P," you'll become more confident writing letters with tall stems and lower loops. This will also help you create smooth, connected loops and improve your overall cursive flow.

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