How to write cursive Q and quppercase and lowercase.
Watch cursive q being written, stroke by stroke. In D'Nealian-style cursive, capital Q has 1 step and lowercase q has 3. Each number shows where a step starts and the arrow shows which way to go.
Step by step
- 1Start here and go up and to the left.
- 1Start here and go up and to the right.
- 2Without lifting your pencil, change direction and go to the left.
- 3Without lifting your pencil, change direction and go down.
About the letter Q
Sound: Almost always written qu, saying kw as in queen.
Words to practice: queen, quilt, quack, question.
Watch out: q and g look alike; q has a straight tail (or a tail to the right).
Qq in each style
The same letter is formed a little differently in each handwriting program. Numbers count the steps on the model letter.
- D'Nealian-style cursiveCapital Q: 1 step · small q: 3 steps
- Handwriting Without Tears-style cursiveCapital Q: 2 steps · small q: 3 steps
Cursive games
The LetterSchool app
Practise cursive Q in the app: tap, trace, write
The same letter shapes as this sheet, with instant feedback on every line, animations and stars. Children play, and learn the right formation.