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How to write capital A in print

In print handwriting, capital A is written with 3 strokes. Start on the red dot marked 1 and follow the numbers.

The letter shape comes from the Playwrite font; numbers show where each stroke starts.
🖨️ Worksheet

Step by step

  1. Stroke 1: start at the top line, in the middle and go down and to the left.
  2. Stroke 2: start at the top line, in the middle and go down and to the right.
  3. Stroke 3: start halfway up, on the left and go to the right.

This is the print (precursive) form taught in UK schools: separate letters with small exit flicks that make joining easier later.