Capital O in Cursive
Watch the capital o 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 and circle counterclockwise around a large oval.
- Come back to the top and curl inside it with a small loop.
- End with a stroke out to the right.
Tip: Capital O does not join the next letter in traditional cursive; lift and start the next letter fresh.
How capital O joins
The capital O stands on its own: lift the pencil after it and start the next letter with its own up-stroke.
Capital O cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with O. 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 O
Questions
How do you write a capital O in cursive?
Start at the top and circle counterclockwise around a large oval. Come back to the top and curl inside it with a small loop. End with a stroke out to the right.
How many strokes is a cursive capital o?
One. The capital o is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive capital O connect to the next letter?
No. The capital O stands on its own and the next letter starts with its own entry stroke. Schools differ on capitals, so follow the style your class uses.
What letter family is cursive O 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.
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