uppercase
2 strokesHow to write cursive A
Begin at the baseline, sweep to the top, descend into the second stem, then add the cross stroke.
Stroke numbers mark the starting points and order.
Cursive letter 1 of 26
A in cursive
Compare uppercase and lowercase A, then try a word and practice the movement at your own pace.
Uppercase AA
Lowercase Aa
Movement overview
Start, shape, connect
Start the lowercase a with a compact oval, close it cleanly, then finish with an exit stroke at the midline.
The numbered demonstrations below show pen starts and stroke order. Pale guide lines mark ascender, midline, baseline, and descender zones.
How to write it
Watch cursive A stroke by stroke
lowercase
1 strokeHow to write cursive a
Enter from the baseline, circle counterclockwise around the oval, close it, and leave with a light upstroke.
Stroke numbers mark the starting points and order.
Try it
Use A in a word
apple
Look and connect
Examples for cursive A
Words that begin with A
applealwaysadventure
Common connections
anaral
Keep the joining stroke light and aim for even space between both letters.
Writing guidance
Start the lowercase a with a compact oval, close it cleanly, then finish with an exit stroke at the midline.
Four visual styles
Aa · always
Aa · always
Aa · always
Aa · always
Warm-up
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