Providing Math Education Transformation
​Don't Think. Just P.L.A.Y.
Team Playground Rules
The Playground Rules is an innovative Math education consulting company based in Henderson, NV. Co-led by visionary Trinise Crowder and product creator Margaret Simon, the company is dedicated to strategically disrupting traditional educational models by incorporating creativity and culturally responsive teaching tools into the learning process. Specializing in Rubik's cubes assessments and hip-hop-inspired mnemonic devices, The Playground Rules enhances student engagement, supports professional development for educators, and drives measurable growth in academic performance.
What Defines Us
VISION
Bringing Math education transformation though creativity and joy to increase student engagement and math proficiency in Nevada and the US.
MISSION
Our mission is to support school leaders, educators, and parents in creating vibrant learning environments where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally based on individual learning styles. By combining Rubik's Cubes, technology, and personalized strategies, we turn classrooms into dynamic spaces of joyful learning.
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Creativity
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Genius
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Joy
Our Comprehensive Approach
The Playground Rules revolutionizes Math education with a four-step Math Excellence Initiative process:
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Creative Educator Training
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Comprehensive Rubik's Cube assessment
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Data-driven learner profiles
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Ongoing support
Why We Matter
Traditional education often leaves students behind. In Nevada, student engagement is low and less than 20% of CCSD scholars are proficient in math. Our innovative methods ensure personalized learning experiences, improved engagement, and measurable results, empowering both educators and students to achieve math mastery in an attempt to bridge the gaps.
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Polaryss giving an introduction to the cube assessment at Nevada State University
Polaryss showing middle school students how she cubes
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Our Offerings
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innovative resources
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The Playground Rules Presents: The Math Excellence Initiative
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Math Quest - K-12 Parent & Teacher Math Activity Guides
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Signature Rubik's Cube Learning Style Assessment & Learner Profile Cards
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​Core 4 - New Teacher Framework
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Our creative professional development services are designed to be hands-on, interactive, and experiential. We offer innovative solutions for educators who want to disrupt the traditional approach to teaching. Let us help you take your teaching to the next level.
Our Online community of educators is designed to extend learning beyond our Creative Educator Training and create a support network for teachers to stay connected.
Ionia Hammer, MN
“Loved it! Definitely exceeded expectations! Would love to see you back."
Testimonials
Sarah Graham, MN
"I was inspired on how to lead my own classroom. From start to end it was engaging and also created joy at the same time."
Suzanna Stankute, NV
“This was really fun and useful, I'll be keeping this in mind!!”