Learn how to write the letter S in cursive in capital and lowercase.
Watch how to write it
Free printable worksheet
Left- and right-hand friendly ยท numbered stroke order and red start dots included ยท three-line ruling with dotted midline.
Watch the animation, print the free worksheet, and follow the step-by-step guide below, plus the accent forms of cursive S from around the world.
How to write a capital S in cursive
The cursive S capital is a tall, flowing double curve. Start near the top with a small loop, sweep down and to the left, then curve back to the right and down to the baseline in one smooth S shape. The capital S in cursive is one elegant continuous stroke.
- Start near the top with a small loop and sweep down to the left.
- Curve back to the right and down to the baseline to complete the S.
How to write a lowercase s in cursive
The lowercase s is a short letter. Start with the entry stroke coming up from the previous letter, curve up and over to the left, then back down and round out the bottom, closing with a small tail. The lowercase cursive S has a pointed top and a rounded belly.
- Come up with the entry stroke, then curve up and over to the left.
- Bring the stroke down, round out the bottom, and exit toward the next letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
Point the top: the lowercase s has a small pointed top, not a round loop.
Round the belly: the bottom of the s is a smooth curve that closes toward the exit.
Stay short: the lowercase cursive S stays between the baseline and the midline.
One motion: the cursive S flows in a single continuous stroke.
Joining the cursive s
The lowercase s links on both sides, coming in from the previous letter and exiting to the next. Practise the cursive S in real words: sun, bus, sister, class, possess. Notice how it joins smoothly on both sides.
Fancy Cursive S
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive S for a name, a bio, or a social media post? Below are several stylish script versions of the letter. Tap any one to copy it, then paste it wherever you like:
These fancy versions are great for signatures and profiles. For handwriting practice, use the clear S in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
S with accents around the world
The letter s takes several marked forms in other languages, and they are easy to copy:
- ลก โ s with a caron, used in Czech, Croatian and Slovenian.
- ล โ s with an acute accent, used in Polish.
- ล โ s with a cedilla, used in Turkish and Romanian.
- ร โ the German eszett, a special form standing for a double s.
Copy and paste every accented S on the S with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive S
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital S in cursive?
Start near the top with a small loop, sweep down and to the left, then curve back to the right and down to the baseline. The capital S in cursive is one flowing double curve.
How do you write a lowercase s in cursive?
Come up with the entry stroke, curve up and over to the left, then down and round out the bottom, closing toward the next letter.
Why does my cursive s look wrong at the top?
The top of the lowercase cursive S should come to a small point, not a round loop. Keep the top pointed and the belly rounded.
Is the cursive s one stroke or two?
One. Both the capital and lowercase cursive S are drawn in a single continuous stroke.