Cursive Capital Letters: Trace A to Z
Capital letters are the first thing a child writes in a name, a city or the start of a sentence, so they are worth practising on their own. This free printable sheet shows all 26 uppercase letters in US traditional cursive, grouped into short, easy lines. Your child traces each letter on guided lines, following the dotted shapes from top to bottom.
The big letter size and four guide lines help small hands stay steady and keep every letter the same height. Print it as often as you like, one row a day or the whole page at once.
How to play
- Print the worksheet and sit at a table with good light and a sharp pencil.
- Start at the top left of each letter and trace the dotted shape slowly, without lifting the pencil where possible.
- Finish one line before moving to the next, and rest your writing hand for a moment between lines.
- Say each letter name aloud as you trace it, then check that all the letters sit neatly on the base line.
This activity builds the fine motor control and pencil grip your child needs for fluent cursive writing. Tracing uppercase letters teaches correct starting points, stroke direction and letter height, so capitals look even rather than cramped or oversized. Children also learn when capitals are used: at the start of a sentence, for names of people, places, days and months. Working letter by letter is less tiring than copying long passages, which keeps young writers confident. For best results, use the sheet for ten minutes a few times a week, and praise steady, careful lines rather than speed.
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Updated 5 Nov 2026