Cursive capital R
In cursive, the capital letter R takes 2 strokes and is a tall letter that reaches the top line. The model on this page is US Traditional, the connected style most American classrooms teach: the pen stays on the paper inside a word, and every letter is drawn to flow into the next. Press Play to watch the letter write itself, then use Step to move one stroke at a time. Capitals start every sentence and every name, so R deserves its own practice even though it is rarer than its lowercase partner.
A P, then a leg that kicks out from the middle to the baseline.
Stroke by stroke
- Start just above the dashed midline at the left side. Curve straight down, ending on the baseline at the left side.
- Lift your pen and start again on the top line at the middle. Curve straight down, ending just above the baseline at the right side.
Common mistakes
Missing the leg, which leaves a P.
R is most often confused with P. Put them side by side and check the first stroke: the starting point and the height are what separate them.
Names that start with R
Practice
Trace on screen first: press Trace it above and follow the grey letter. Then print the sheet and write the same letter on paper. Writing on paper is what builds the habit.
How R joins to the next letter
In connected cursive the pen leaves R between the baseline and the midline. That exit point decides the connector to the letter that follows. These are the pairs you will write most often.
Names that start with R
Questions about cursive capital r
How many strokes is the capital letter R in cursive writing?
2 strokes. Keep going without lifting unless the instructions say so.
Where do I start R in cursive?
Start just above the dashed midline at the left side. Curve straight down, ending on the baseline at the left side.
Is cursive R the same in every school?
US Traditional cursive is the connected style most American schools teach. Teachers may use a different model, such as D'Nealian or Zaner-Bloser, so a few letters (the capital G, Q and Z especially) can differ from your school's handbook.
What letter is R confused with?
R is most often confused with P. Put them side by side and check the first stroke: the starting point and the height are what separate them.
Can I print a practice sheet for R?
Yes. Open the worksheet maker, type Rr or a whole word, pick a line size, and print. The sheet has a dark model row, grey tracing rows, dotted rows and blank lines.