How to write the letter 'S' in cursive

The letter "S" is important in both uppercase and lowercase because it's common and has an elegant, flowing shape. Learning "S" will help you create smooth, continuous curves, which are essential for good 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 'S'

Writing the capital letter “S” in cursive is a process of making smooth, flowing curves. By following the steps below, you can practice forming the letter easily and accurately. Here’s how to write a capital cursive “S”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Curve up to the right, reaching the top line.
  3. Loop left and begin curving down.
  4. Curve down to the right and back to the left, forming the lower curve of the “S”.
  5. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail to finish.

Lowercase 's'

Once you’ve practiced the uppercase “S”, it’s time to write the lowercase “s”. This letter is small and elegant, with a smooth loop that fits seamlessly into cursive writing. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “s”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Make a small curve up to the right, touching the midline.
  3. Curve back down and around to the left, creating a small loop at the bottom.
  4. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail to complete the letter.

The letter 'S' in cursive

The letter "S" helps you practice creating smooth curves and flowing loops naturally. Mastering this letter improves your ability to write other letters that need careful curved strokes.

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