Lowercase z in Cursive
Watch the lowercase z being written, then follow the numbered steps. Start with a small hook at the midline, then roll over the top into a hump or slant.
Step by step
- Start with a small hook at the midline.
- Curve over the top and down to a small dip at the baseline.
- Drop into a loop below the baseline.
- Curve back up to cross at the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.
Tip: Cursive z barely resembles the printed letter; practice the dip at the baseline separately first.
How z joins
z joins every lowercase letter.
Lowercase z cursive worksheet
Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with z. 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 Z
Questions
How do you write a lowercase z in cursive?
Start with a small hook at the midline. Curve over the top and down to a small dip at the baseline. Drop into a loop below the baseline. Curve back up to cross at the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.
How many strokes is a cursive lowercase z?
One. The lowercase z is written without lifting the pencil.
Does cursive z connect to the next letter?
Yes: z joins every lowercase letter.
What letter family is cursive z in?
Hump letters. Start with a small hook at the midline, then roll over the top into a hump or slant. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.
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