Cursive Days

Saturday in Cursive

How to write the day Saturday in cursive — watch it drawn, trace every stroke, and take the free worksheet to paper.

In cursive, Saturday is written in 3 strokes with 2 pencil lifts: the capital S on its own, then a-t-u-r-d-a-y in one continuous stroke; then go back to cross the t. Press play to watch it drawn on the writing lines, then trace it yourself and print the free worksheet.

Saturday written in cursive on handwriting guidelines, with a green starting dot and a red stop sign

How to write Saturday in cursive

  1. 1Form the capital S on its own and lift before the next letter.
  2. 2Keep the pencil down through a-t-u-r-d-a-y, letting each exit stroke become the next letter's entry.
  3. 3Last, return to cross the t — always after the body of the word is done.
Strokes: 3Pencil lifts: 2Letters: 8

The capital S fills the space between the baseline and the topline. t and d are tall letters that reach toward the topline. y drops below the baseline. a, u, and r stay between the baseline and the midline.

How the letters in Saturday connect

All 6 of the joins in Saturday leave the letter on an undercurve. Remember: the capital S stands alone, so lift the pencil before the next letter.

The letters in Saturday

Shaky on s, a, and t or any of the others? Open the letter's own guide below for its stroke order, joins, and practice sheet.

Trace Saturday in cursive

Now write it yourself. Put your finger or mouse on the green circle and follow every stroke of Saturday — the check only advances while you stay on the line.

Put your finger or mouse on the circle and pull it through the first stroke.

Free printable Saturday cursive worksheet

Take Saturday to pencil and paper — the free printable worksheet has dashed models to trace, green starting dots for guided writing, a model to copy, and open writing lines to finish.

Need a different word? Make a worksheet for any word — free, for any spelling.

Frequently asked questions

1. Form the capital S on its own and lift before the next letter. 2. Keep the pencil down through a-t-u-r-d-a-y, letting each exit stroke become the next letter's entry. 3. Last, return to cross the t — always after the body of the word is done.

Not quite: the body of Saturday flows in 2 runs, but it takes 3 strokes in all. The pencil lifts 2 times: after the standalone capital S and to cross the t.

All 6 of the joins in Saturday leave the letter on an undercurve. Remember: the capital S stands alone, so lift the pencil before the next letter.

The capital S fills the space between the baseline and the topline. t and d are tall letters that reach toward the topline. y drops below the baseline. a, u, and r stay between the baseline and the midline.

S is a standalone capital. Finish it, lift the pencil, then begin the second letter of Saturday on its own.

Practice writing Saturday with real feedback

Scribble teaches cursive this same way on iPad — watch, trace, write, and get feedback on shape, size, spacing, and slant.

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