Cursive M
Tutorial & Printable Worksheets (Uppercase + Lowercase)
Practice cursive M with ease! Download free printable worksheets and learn to write both uppercase and lowercase letters neatly.
Download Free Printable Cursive M Worksheets
Get started now! Download free printable cursive M worksheets to trace and practice both uppercase and lowercase letters with ease.
How to Write M in Cursive
Learn cursive M quickly! Follow simple strokes and curves to form uppercase and lowercase letters with ease.
Lowercase Cursive M
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Start at the baseline. Sweep upward to the right until you reach the midline.
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Curve over at the midline and pull a straight diagonal line down back to the baseline.
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Trace back up that same line almost to the top, curve over at the midline again, and pull back down to the baseline.
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Repeat the process one last time, trace back up, curve over at the midline, and pull down to the baseline.
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As you finish the third hump at the baseline, curve back up and out to the right. This "tail" allows you to connect to the next letter.
Stay in the Zone: Ensure all three humps touch the midline and the baseline perfectly. If they are uneven, the letter will look messy.
Parallel Lines: The downward strokes of all three humps should be parallel to each other. This gives the letter its signature "slant."
Don't "Lift": Never lift your pen between humps. The beauty of the cursive "m" is the continuous motion of tracing back up the line you just drew.
Uppercase Cursive M
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Start just below the top line. Curve upward to the left and then back around to the right to create a small decorative loop (like a tiny "o" or a hook).
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From that loop, pull your pen straight down (with a slight slant) all the way to the baseline.
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Without lifting your pen, retrace back up that same line almost to the top. As you reach the top line, curve over and pull down to the baseline again.
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Retrace back up that second line to the top, curve over one more time, and pull down to the baseline.
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As you touch the baseline for the last time, flick your pen upward and to the right. This tail is what connects the capital "M" to the rest of the word.
Mind the Retracing: The key to a clean capital "M" is tracing back up the lines you just drew. If you stray too far from the previous line, the letter will look "shaggy" or messy.
Emphasize the Height: Ensure your humps reach the very top line. If they are too short, the "M" can be mistaken for a lowercase letter or a different character entirely.
Uniform Slant: Keep all three downward strokes leaning at the same angle. This creates the "parallel" look that is the hallmark of beautiful cursive.
The "Hook" Option: If the initial loop is too difficult, you can start with a simple "cane" shape, a small hook at the top that leads directly into the first downstroke.
FAQs
Start with tracing free printable cursive M worksheets and follow step-by-step instructions for both uppercase and lowercase letters.
Begin at the baseline, make three humps with smooth curves, and finish with a tail to connect to the next letter.
Start with a decorative loop, trace three humps with consistent slant, and finish with a connecting tail for smooth cursive flow.
Yes! Printable worksheets are perfect for beginners to practice proper strokes, height, and slant for both uppercase and lowercase M.
Mistakes include drawing only two humps, uneven strokes, incorrect slant, or lifting the pen between humps.
Ensure all humps are parallel, reach the correct height, maintain smooth curves, and use continuous motion without lifting the pen.
A helpful mantra: “Up-down, up-down, up-down-tail.” It ensures you complete all three humps and the connector tail.
Yes. Lowercase M ends with a tail connecting to the next letter, while uppercase M starts with a loop and finishes with a flick to connect.
Absolutely. Daily practice using printable worksheets helps improve consistency, smoothness, and confidence in cursive writing.
Cursive M worksheets are suitable for beginners of all ages, from young learners to adults, improving handwriting skills.