Lowercase i in Cursive
Watch the lowercase i being written, then follow the numbered steps. Start at the top of the letter and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.
Step by step
- Start at the midline and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.
- Curve into a short exit stroke up to the right.
- After the whole word is written, add the dot above the letter.
Tip: Dot the i after you finish the word. Lifting the pencil in the middle breaks the rhythm.
How i joins
i joins every lowercase letter.
Lowercase i cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with i. 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 I
Questions
How do you write a lowercase i in cursive?
Start at the midline and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Curve into a short exit stroke up to the right. After the whole word is written, add the dot above the letter.
How many strokes is a cursive lowercase i?
2. The dot is added after the letter, usually after the whole word.
Does cursive i connect to the next letter?
Yes: i joins every lowercase letter.
What letter family is cursive i in?
Down-stroke letters. Start at the top of the letter and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.
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