Cursive Words
This in Cursive
Watch the word this drawn in cursive stroke by stroke, trace it on the writing lines, and print a free practice worksheet.
There are 4 letters in this, but only 3 strokes: t-h-i-s in one continuous stroke; then go back to dot the i and cross the t. Play the animation to see how the letters flow together, then trace the whole word and download the printable practice sheet.
How to write this in cursive
- 1Write t, h, i, s as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil.
- 2Go back and dot the i and cross the t.
Size is what makes this readable: tall t and h and midline-height i and s. Uneven heights are the most common mistake, so check each letter against its lines.
How the letters in this connect
Follow the joins as you write this: t ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of h; h ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of i; i ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of s.
The letters in this
this is only as good as its letters. Each card links to the full guide — animation, joins, quiz, and worksheet — for that letter.
Trace this in cursive
Now write it yourself. Put your finger or mouse on the green circle and follow every stroke of this — 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 this cursive worksheet
Print the free this in cursive worksheet to move from the screen to paper: trace this 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 this with real feedback
Scribble teaches cursive this same way on iPad — watch, trace, write, and get feedback on shape, size, spacing, and slant.