Lowercase r in Cursive
Watch the lowercase r being written, then follow the numbered steps. Swing up from the baseline to a sharp peak, then come back down.
Step by step
- Start on the baseline and swing up to a small peak just above the midline.
- Make a tiny shoulder to the right.
- Pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.
Tip: The shoulder is short and flat. A rounded shoulder turns the r into an n.
How r joins
r joins every lowercase letter.
Lowercase r cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with r. 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 R
Questions
How do you write a lowercase r in cursive?
Start on the baseline and swing up to a small peak just above the midline. Make a tiny shoulder to the right. Pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.
How many strokes is a cursive lowercase r?
One. The lowercase r is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive r connect to the next letter?
Yes: r joins every lowercase letter.
What letter family is cursive r in?
Swing-up letters. Swing up from the baseline to a sharp peak, then come back down. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.
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