Single-letter cursive lesson
Cursive S: Uppercase and Lowercase S in Cursive
Learn what lowercase s and capital S look like in cursive, how to practice the curve, and how to connect s to common letters and words.
Letter reference
What S looks like in cursive
These script characters are a visual reference. The exact shape can vary by handwriting style and the font available on your device.
Writing practice
How to practice cursive S
Use this short sequence as a practice prompt. It is a repeatable way to study the main movement, not a claim that every cursive style uses one universal stroke order.
- 1
Start with a light entry stroke and make a compact upper curve.
- 2
Bring the stroke back through the middle of the letter without widening the loop.
- 3
Finish with a small exit stroke that can lead into the next letter.
- 4
Practice the same motion slowly in lowercase, then compare it with a taller capital S.
Letter connections
Common cursive S connections
Connect the exit stroke to the next letter without pressing harder. Start with the examples below, then try them inside the example words.
𝓈𝒶sa
𝓈ℯse
𝓈𝒾si
𝓈𝒽sh
𝓈𝓉st
Example words
Words with cursive S
Copy each word once slowly, then repeat it while keeping the same baseline and spacing.
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes with cursive S
Making the lower curve too wide so the letter looks like an oval.
Starting the capital S too high and losing its readable middle turn.
Ending without an exit stroke, which makes the next letter feel disconnected.
Dedicated practice sheet
Practice S and s on a printable sheet
This page starts a letter-specific worksheet. Open the full worksheet tool to change rows, size, trace style, or export it as PDF or PNG.
Start with a focused repetition
Trace the pair, then write it from memory. When the movement feels steady, move into the example words above.
Open the S worksheet tool