Name Tracing

Cursive U

Here are the capital and lowercase U in traditional American cursive. Trace them on the worksheet below: the first row shows a solid example, the gray rows are for tracing, and the last row is left empty to write on your own.

Capital and lowercase U in cursive
Cursive U – free printable

2 pages

Up to 40 names — each gets its own page.

Print at 100% / Actual size so the lines are the size you chose.

Lowercase cursive u is a undercurve letter: it starts on the baseline with an undercurve — a small upward swing to the right — before the main stroke. Capital cursive U is written larger and does not always join to the next letter — many writers lift the pencil after it.

Words that start with U

After tracing the letter, try a word: type one of these into the box above and practice it in cursive.

What it is good for

How to make and print it

  1. Type the name (or letters). For several children, put one name on each line.
  2. Choose print or cursive, gray or dotted tracing letters, and a line size that suits the child’s age.
  3. Click Download PDF and print at 100% / Actual size.

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Frequently asked questions

Does lowercase cursive u connect to the next letter?

Yes. Every lowercase cursive letter ends with a stroke that joins the next letter. The worksheet includes a row of "uuu" so you can practice the connection.

Which cursive style is this?

Traditional American cursive (the Playwrite US Trad font), similar to the style taught in many US schools. Letter shapes vary a little between handwriting programs.