Download Free Cursive R Worksheets
Download any worksheet below — instantly, no email required. All PDFs are print-ready in both A4 and US Letter sizes.
Capital R Worksheet
Master the spine, bowl, and leg with dotted tracing.
Download PDF 1 page · 120 KBLowercase r Worksheet
Focus on the pointed shoulder to fix the "r vs n" confusion.
Download PDF 1 page · 110 KBWhich Worksheet Do I Need?
Not sure where to start? Pick based on your goal:
| If you want to... | Download this |
|---|---|
| Learn capital R | Capital R Worksheet |
| Learn lowercase r | Lowercase r Worksheet |
| Practice r connections | Blends Worksheet (ar, er, ir, or, ur) |
| Practice full words | Word & Sentence Worksheet |
| Fix r-vs-n confusion | r vs n Confusion Worksheet |
| Everything at once | Bundle (All 6 PDFs) |
What's Inside Each Worksheet?
Capital R Worksheet
Focuses on the 3-stroke structure: spine, bowl, and leg. Each row builds on the previous:
- Rows 1-2: Tracing (dotted)
- Rows 3-4: Start-point dots only
- Rows 5-6: Independent practice
- Row 7: Capital R in 4 styles
- Row 8: Capital R with exit stroke
Lowercase r Worksheet
Focuses on the pointed shoulder — the #1 struggle area. Each row isolates a specific skill:
- Row 1: Shoulder drill (20x)
- Row 2: Upstroke + shoulder (15x)
- Row 3: Full lowercase r (10x)
- Row 4: Lowercase r with exit stroke
- Row 5-8: Blends and r vs n practice
Worksheets by Age Group
Same letter, different needs. These age-specific versions adjust line height, font size, and practice style:
Kids (5-8)
12mm lines
Large 48pt font
Illustrations
Kids (9-12)
9mm lines
Medium 32pt font
Progress chart
Teens (13-17)
8mm lines
Standard 24pt
Clean layout
Adults (18+)
7mm lines
Standard 20pt
Elegant design
How to Print These Worksheets
| Setting | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Paper size | A4 or US Letter | PDFs are formatted for both |
| Printer quality | Standard or High | Draft mode may blur dotted lines |
| Color | Black & White | Saves ink, dotted lines still clear |
| Margins | Default or "Fit to page" | Preserves worksheet layout |
| Paper type | Standard printer paper | Heavier paper = better for pen practice |
Mobile printing: All PDFs print from phone via AirPrint (iPhone) or Google Cloud Print (Android).
For Teachers & Parents: Bulk Use Guide
For Teachers
- Warm-up: Capital R Worksheet (1 per student)
- Homework: Lowercase r Worksheet
- Struggling students: r vs n Worksheet
- Substitute teacher: Bundle (all 6)
Pro tip: Laminate one copy — use dry-erase markers for reusable practice.
For Parents
- Sit with your child for the first 5 sessions
- Praise effort, not perfection — cursive is hard
- 15 min/day is enough — don't overwhelm
- Use a timer — makes practice a game