💡 What Is the Now Serving … Cue™?

Now Serving™ isn’t just a cute number tent—it’s a silent system for managing help requests without chaos. Designed for small group time, centers, and independent work, this classroom cue keeps your day moving without constant interruptions.

💡 How It Works:

✅ Independent Help Queue
Students grab the next available number tent when they need help. No hand-raising, no calling your name—just a clear, visual line that respects your time.

✅ Protects Small Group Time
While you’re working with a group, students wait their turn instead of hovering or interrupting. You serve them in order—like a deli counter, but for questions.

✅ Reinforces Patience & Accountability
It teaches kids to wait, watch, and self-regulate—all while giving you breathing room to actually teach.

A cardboard box with a lid open, containing 25 paper tent cards with red and white stripes, each displaying a number and the words "Now Serving...". One card with the number 24 is placed in front of the box, which also has a printed circular logo. The boxes are filled with crumpled packing paper for protection.

🙌Why Now Serving™ Works

It’s a Silent Cue That Reduces Noise
You don’t need to repeat yourself or shush the room every 5 minutes. The number tent does the talking for you:
✔️ Teacher is busy
✔️ Help is on the way
✔️ Wait your turn

  1. It Protects Your Focus
    Your small group time is sacred—and this system makes sure it stays that way. No more losing your place mid-lesson to deal with a pencil crisis.

  2. It Builds Independence
    Students know what to do and when to do it. They learn that needing help is okay—but disrupting others isn’t.

  3. It’s a Plug-and-Play System
    No tracking charts, no behavior logs, no complicated rules. Just grab a number and wait. Simple.

  4. It Works for All Grade Levels
    Whether you're teaching second grade math or fifth grade reading groups, Now Serving™ scales with you. It’s low-prep, high-impact, and totally customizable.

📦 What’s Included in Each Purchase:

Your Now Serving™ package comes with everything you need to implement immediately:

  • 🔢 Number tents (1–25) with bold, easy-to-read design

  • 🖨️ Editable, student-friendly routine poster

  • 📱 QR code linking to your setup video + teacher tips

  • ✅ All materials are printable and classroom-ready

Want to see it in action? Join the Classroom Cues™ Facebook group for real-life examples and tips from other teachers using the system!