Cursive capital S
How to write capital S in cursive, in 3 steps, with a free printable practice sheet. Capital S is one of the eight capitals that do not join the next letter.
A model row of capital S to look at, grey letters to trace and empty rows to write alone, in the school cursive style. Trace slowly: the shape matters more than speed.
Prints on US Letter and A4, in black and white. Free for home and classroom use.
How to write capital S in cursive
- Undercurve up from the baseline to the top line.
- Loop back and curve down, then around to the left at the baseline.
- Finish with a small curve back; S does not join.
S stands alone
In school cursive, capital S stands alone: lift the pencil and start the next letter on its own. B, D, F, O, P, S, V and W all work this way.
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Questions parents ask
How do you write capital S in cursive?
Undercurve up from the baseline to the top line. Loop back and curve down, then around to the left at the baseline. Finish with a small curve back; S does not join.
Does cursive capital S join the next letter?
In school cursive, capital S stands alone: lift the pencil and start the next letter on its own. B, D, F, O, P, S, V and W all work this way.
What is the most common mistake with cursive capital S?
Writing it like a print S. Cursive S starts with an undercurve from the baseline.