Cursive S and s: Tracing Worksheet

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

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

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NameDateCursive S and sS S S S S Ss s s s s s s ssun sock sealsun sock sealprintpaperkit.com
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How to use it

  1. Lowercase s: Undercurve up to just above the midline, then curve down and back to close at the baseline.
  2. Uppercase S: Start at the baseline, loop up to the top, then curve down like a large print S and finish with a loop.
  3. Trace the gray letters slowly, then write on your own in the blank row.

Good to know

  • s joins at the baseline.
  • Lowercase s 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: sun, sock, seal. 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 S?

Start at the baseline, loop up to the top, then curve down like a large print S and finish with a loop.

How do you write a lowercase cursive s?

Undercurve up to just above the midline, then curve down and back to close at the baseline.

What comes after cursive s?

Next is T and t. 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.