Cursive I and i: Tracing Worksheet

How to write I and i in cursive, with a printable tracing worksheet. The sheet has a row of uppercase I, a row of lowercase i and practice words, each with a dark example, gray letters to trace and a blank row.

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Uppercase and lowercase i rows plus three practice words. Change the options below.

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NameDateCursive I and iI I I I I Ii i i i i i i i i iink igloo iceink igloo iceprintpaperkit.com
1 page · 8.5 × 11 in

How to use it

  1. Lowercase i: Undercurve up to the midline, come straight down, finish with a tail, then add the dot after the word is done.
  2. Uppercase I: Start at the baseline, curve up to the top and loop back down to the baseline with a small curve.
  3. Trace the gray letters slowly, then write on your own in the blank row.

Good to know

  • Lowercase i is one of the first letters taught: a single undercurve and a dot.
  • Lowercase i belongs to the undercurve letters (i, t, u, w, j, p, r, s); teaching letters in these groups makes them easier to learn.
  • Practice words on the sheet: ink, igloo, ice. Say each word aloud while writing it, then check that every letter sits on the baseline.
  • Keep the paper slanted slightly and let the letters lean to the right.
  • Short, daily practice (5–10 minutes) works better than one long session; trace first, then write from memory in the blank row.

Questions

How do you write a cursive I?

Start at the baseline, curve up to the top and loop back down to the baseline with a small curve.

How do you write a lowercase cursive i?

Undercurve up to the midline, come straight down, finish with a tail, then add the dot after the word is done.

What comes after cursive i?

Next is J and j. Practicing letters from the same stroke group together (the undercurve letters (i, t, u, w, j, p, r, s)) builds the same motion.

Can I change the size or add my own words?

Yes. Change the letter size and tracing options here, or use the cursive worksheet generator to type any words.