Capital A in Cursive
Watch the capital a being written, then follow the numbered steps. Start at the top right and circle counterclockwise like a large oval letter.
Step by step
- Start at the top right of a large oval.
- Circle counterclockwise all the way back up to the top line.
- Pull a slanted stroke down the right side to the baseline.
- Finish with an exit stroke that can join the next letter.
Tip: Cursive capital A is a large lowercase a. Close the oval at the top.
How capital A joins
The capital A runs straight into the second letter of the word, so there is no pencil lift after it.
Capital A cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with A. The rows at the bottom are for writing on your own.
Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog to keep a copy. Trace the light rows, then write on your own in the empty rows.
Names and words starting with A
Questions
How do you write a capital A in cursive?
Start at the top right of a large oval. Circle counterclockwise all the way back up to the top line. Pull a slanted stroke down the right side to the baseline. Finish with an exit stroke that can join the next letter.
How many strokes is a cursive capital a?
One. The capital a is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive capital A connect to the next letter?
Yes. The capital A joins the next letter. Schools differ on capitals, so follow the style your class uses.
What letter family is cursive A in?
Oval capitals. Start at the top right and circle counterclockwise like a large oval letter. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.
More letters
Lowercase a in cursive · Lowercase z · Capital B · Printable alphabet chart