Cursive Words
The in Cursive
The word the in cursive: stroke-by-stroke animation, letter joins, a trace check, and a free printable worksheet.
In cursive, the is written in 2 strokes with one pencil lift: t-h-e 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.
How to write the in cursive
- 1Keep the pencil down through t-h-e, letting each exit stroke become the next letter's entry.
- 2Last, return to cross the t — always after the body of the word is done.
Size is what makes the readable: tall t and h and midline-height e. Uneven heights are the most common mistake, so check each letter against its lines.
How the letters in the connect
All 2 of the joins in the leave the letter on an undercurve.
The letters in the
Every letter guide below teaches the letter the same way Scribble teaches it in the app — stroke order, joins, a letter check, and a printable worksheet.
Trace the in cursive
Trace it the way children do in the app: start on the green circle and pull it along every stroke without straying off the word.
Put your finger or mouse on the circle and pull it through the first stroke.
Free printable the cursive worksheet
Print the free the in cursive worksheet to move from the screen to paper: trace the along the dashed models, write it starting from each green dot, copy it beside the model, then fill the blank writing lines on your own.
Need a different word? Make a worksheet for any word — free, for any spelling.
Frequently asked questions
Practice writing the with real feedback
Scribble teaches cursive this same way on iPad — watch, trace, write, and get feedback on shape, size, spacing, and slant.