Cursive R and r: Tracing Worksheet

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

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

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NameDateCursive R and rR R R R R Rr r r r r r r rrain rabbit redrain rabbit redprintpaperkit.com
1 page · 8.5 × 11 in

How to use it

  1. Lowercase r: Undercurve up just above the midline, make a small shoulder, then come down to the baseline.
  2. Uppercase R: Like capital B without the second bump: a stroke down, then a bump and a kick out to the baseline.
  3. Trace the gray letters slowly, then write on your own in the blank row.

Good to know

  • Cursive r looks quite different from print r; it has a small peak.
  • Lowercase r 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: rain, rabbit, red. 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 R?

Like capital B without the second bump: a stroke down, then a bump and a kick out to the baseline.

How do you write a lowercase cursive r?

Undercurve up just above the midline, make a small shoulder, then come down to the baseline.

What comes after cursive r?

Next is S and s. 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.