Cursive Handwriting Worksheets that Make Cursive Fun!

Have the words “cursive handwriting” ever elicited a chorus of groans from your students?

You are definitely not alone! Handwriting practice is typically boring for students, and cursive handwriting is no exception. Cursive tends to be tedious work for kids, especially younger students. Good cursive letter formation requires a lot of control and excellent fine motor skills, which can be tricky for little hands.

However, the skills that students learn through cursive handwriting practice are so important. Cursive writing allows students to think of words as a whole instead of as groups of letters. This understanding is key for developing good reading comprehension and writing skills.

Plus, good handwriting has been linked to success in other academic areas. Some people may say that cursive writing is old-fashioned, but us teachers know that it’s not going anywhere!

Another struggle that teachers face when it comes to cursive practice is time. Cursive writing is an art, and it can take some students a long time to master their writing. And while younger students don’t have to become flawless cursive writers quite yet, it takes time to build a good foundation. With that being said, I’m always on the lookout for versatile cursive practice that doesn’t take up loads of class time, but still delivers tons of value for my students.

If you’re struggling to keep your students engaged during cursive handwriting practice, I have the perfect resource for you: Alphabet Cursive Handwriting Worksheets! Thanks to the inclusion of silly sentences and the option to draw a picture, these worksheets go above and beyond your typical cursive practice.

Students will actually look forward to completing this activity, whether you use them in the classroom or as homework. These worksheets are also fantastic for any of your students who need extra practice, but can’t find time during the school day to work it in. Parents will be so impressed that you actually made cursive enjoyable for their kids!

What’s included in the Alphabet Cursive Handwriting Worksheets?

These cursive handwriting worksheets contain everything you need to engage students and give them the cursive practice they need. There are 26 pages total, one for each letter of the alphabet. Each page has a practice sentence to trace, followed by blank lines to practice independently!

It also includes a checklist at the bottom of each page for students to self assess for punctuation, capitalization, spacing, and best work. Finally, each worksheet has a place to draw a silly picture that goes with the sentence. Students never get tired of their silly pictures, and it helps them look forward to cursive handwriting practice instead of dreading it.

How can I use Alphabet Cursive Handwriting Worksheets in the classroom?

One of the reasons why I love these cursive handwriting worksheets is because they are so versatile in the classroom. Since each worksheet contains one letter, students can work their way through the alphabet as fast or as slow as your schedule allows. Here are my favorite ways to use alphabet cursive handwriting practice in my classroom…

●       Morning warm up — Each day is a new letter! These worksheets help students get into the learning mindset and warm up their fine motor skills. They take about 10 minutes to complete, making them ideal for a quick and helpful exercise in the morning or before your English lessons.

●       Create a handwriting booklet for each student — As students make their way through the alphabet, collect their work in a handy handwriting booklet! Some students struggle to remember how to form certain letters in cursive, so this is a good way to give them an easy reference for the rest of the school year.

●       Laminate or place in plastic sleeves and use expo markers to write and reuse — Make these cursive handwriting worksheets a reusable resource with lamination. It’s a great early finisher activity, too. Students can simply grab the letter they want to practice and wipe their work away when they’re done. This is the option for you if you don’t want to reprint these sheets year after year.

●       Send home as extra practice homework — This resource is perfect for no-prep homework. If a student is struggling to get their cursive writing down, send them home with the worksheet of your choice to give them some extra practice at home!

Takeaway

Say goodbye to boring handwriting practice with these Alphabet Cursive Handwriting Worksheets! Students get to write silly sentences and draw a picture, all while honing their cursive handwriting skills. These worksheets make it easy to help students master the art of cursive writing and develop great fine motor skills. Plus, they have fun doing it!

How do you get your students to practice cursive handwriting in your classroom? Have you ever tried silly sentences for handwriting practice?