Cursive Z and z: Tracing Worksheet

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

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

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NameDateCursive Z and zZ Z Z Z Z Z Zz z z z z z z z zzoo zebra zipzoo zebra zipprintpaperkit.com
1 page · 8.5 × 11 in

How to use it

  1. Lowercase z: Overcurve up to the midline, slant down to the baseline, then make a loop below the baseline.
  2. Uppercase Z: Looks like a large 3 with a loop that drops below the baseline.
  3. Trace the gray letters slowly, then write on your own in the blank row.

Good to know

  • Cursive z looks very different from print z, and is one of the hardest letters for students.
  • Lowercase z belongs to the overcurve letters (n, m, v, x, y, z); teaching letters in these groups makes them easier to learn.
  • Practice words on the sheet: zoo, zebra, zip. 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 Z?

Looks like a large 3 with a loop that drops below the baseline.

How do you write a lowercase cursive z?

Overcurve up to the midline, slant down to the baseline, then make a loop below the baseline.

What comes after cursive z?

Z is the last letter. Once the alphabet is done, move on to joining letters in words with the cursive worksheet generator.

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.