Cursive P Tutorial and Worksheet (Uppercase + Lowercase)
On this page, you will learn how to write uppercase cursive P and lowercase cursive P step by step. You’ll also get free printable and downloadable cursive P worksheets for tracing and practice.
Download Cursive P Worksheet
Ready to start writing cursive P? First, download the free cursive P worksheet and follow the guided tracing lines.
How to Write P in Cursive
The cursive letter P looks neat, rounded, and elegant. The uppercase P stands tall with a smooth top loop, while the lowercase p sits below the line with a soft tail. It’s a key letter for practicing loops and joins in cursive handwriting.
Lowercase Cursive p
Start at the midline and draw a straight line down to the baseline. Move your pencil back up the same line to the midline. Make a small curve to the right to form the top loop, then bring the line down below the baseline. End with a short tail that curves up and right to connect. The lowercase p is like a taller n that drops below the line. Keep the loops narrow and the strokes smooth.
Uppercase Cursive P
Start at the top line and curve slightly left to make a small top loop. Bring the stroke straight down to the baseline in a single motion. Lift your pencil, then draw a large round curve on the right side that ends at the middle line. The uppercase P should look even and open. Keep the loop round, not flat, and make sure the downstroke is straight. This letter appears often in names like Paul, Peter, and Penny, so keep it neat.
How to Connect Cursive P to Other Letters
Once you can write the cursive P clearly, the next step is learning how to join it with other letters. Connecting helps your writing flow smoothly and look consistent.
How to Connect Lowercase Cursive p
The lowercase p ends with a small curve that points upward to the right. This makes it easy to connect with most letters.
How it connects:
- p + a / e / o: Let the end curve move directly into the round letter.
- p + l / h / b: Lift slightly and go upward into the tall stroke.
- p + i / u / y: Keep the stroke light and glide smoothly into the next letter.
Download practice worksheets:
- Joining Letters: pa, pe, po, pl, ph, pi, pu
Cursive Words: pen, play, pink, park, poem, pool
How to Connect Uppercase Cursive P
Most of the time, the uppercase P stands alone, especially in names. But if you want to connect it, you can do it with a light curve from the ending stroke.
Ways to join uppercase cursive P:
- P + a / o: Begin the next letter close to the bottom of the curve.
- P + l / t: Add a small linking line from the middle stroke.
- P + e / y: Flow gently from the end of the curve into the loop.
Download practice worksheets:
- Joining Letters: Pa, Po, Pl, Pt, Pe, Py
- Cursive Words: Paul, Peter, Polly, Pearl, Prime
Here’s What Most People Ask Us
Start at the midline, pull a straight stroke below the baseline, loop back up, then curve right to finish the letter with a small exit stroke.
It’s likely the downstroke isn’t straight enough or the loop curves back too far. Keep the downstroke vertical, and make the loop rise back up to the midline before curving right.
Many beginners struggle with the loop. It takes practice to control the size and shape. Using lined paper and tracing guides helps build confidence.
Yes, the loop should return neatly to the midline before curving right. If it stops too low or too high, the letter loses balance.
Start with easy ones like pen, pig, pool, park, and poem. Repeat each word slowly, focusing on smooth joins and even spacing.