Liesl McConchie
@lieslmcconchie.bsky.social
Educator - Speaker - Author - Brain & Math Nerd
I love helping educators understand how the brain naturally learns.
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I love helping educators understand how the brain naturally learns.
(For clean air advocacy: @liesl4cleanair.bsky.social)
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A student's ❤️ EMOTIONAL❤️ relationship with math is foundational to their 🧠 COGNITIVE 🧠 relationship with math.
🗓️Mark Your Calendar🗓️
This FREE 1-hour webinar is going to full of fresh new insights on how emotion and relevance drive deeper learning in our math classrooms.
Pumped to be partnering with my friends at @ExemplarsK12 for this impactful PD.
Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
This FREE 1-hour webinar is going to full of fresh new insights on how emotion and relevance drive deeper learning in our math classrooms.
Pumped to be partnering with my friends at @ExemplarsK12 for this impactful PD.
Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
The Brain Science Behind Math Success: How Emotion and Relevance Drive Deeper Learning - edWeb
Uncover the inseparable connection between emotion and cognition in math learning in this interactive edWebinar.
home.edweb.net
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
🗓️Mark Your Calendar🗓️
This FREE 1-hour webinar is going to full of fresh new insights on how emotion and relevance drive deeper learning in our math classrooms.
Pumped to be partnering with my friends at @ExemplarsK12 for this impactful PD.
Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
This FREE 1-hour webinar is going to full of fresh new insights on how emotion and relevance drive deeper learning in our math classrooms.
Pumped to be partnering with my friends at @ExemplarsK12 for this impactful PD.
Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
Starting in 1 hour!!
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Starting in 1 hour!!
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
Packing for CMC-South.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Packing for CMC-South.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
I’m seriously considering crimping my hair for this session.
(Yes, I own a crimper!)
(Yes, I own a crimper!)
Ok - math friends.
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I’m seriously considering crimping my hair for this session.
(Yes, I own a crimper!)
(Yes, I own a crimper!)
Kids learn early on how to play the game called school.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Kids learn early on how to play the game called school.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
Ok - math friends.
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
November 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Ok - math friends.
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
Heading to Massachusetts this week to speak to amazing educators in the area about how to help our students build a positive relationship with math.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Heading to Massachusetts this week to speak to amazing educators in the area about how to help our students build a positive relationship with math.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
Yesterday we went to a Halloween party.
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
October 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Yesterday we went to a Halloween party.
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
Who is staying till the end of #NCTMATL25?
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
October 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Who is staying till the end of #NCTMATL25?
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
Who’s planning to stop by the Corwin booth tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon for a super fun book signing session?
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
October 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Who’s planning to stop by the Corwin booth tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon for a super fun book signing session?
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
I’m SO excited to share these with education leaders today at my session at #ncsm25 this afternoon at 2:45.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I’m SO excited to share these with education leaders today at my session at #ncsm25 this afternoon at 2:45.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
Happening tomorrow!!
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Happening tomorrow!!
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
7 presentations in 7 weeks.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
October 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
7 presentations in 7 weeks.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
🗓️Mark Your Calendar 🗓️
Wednesday, October 8 at 4pm PT
I'll be leading A FREE 1-hr webinar on the topic of my latest book - the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register here: www.corwin.com/events/webin...
@corwinpress.bsky.social
Wednesday, October 8 at 4pm PT
I'll be leading A FREE 1-hr webinar on the topic of my latest book - the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register here: www.corwin.com/events/webin...
@corwinpress.bsky.social
A Brain Science Approach to Building a Positive Math Identity
A student’s emotional relationship with math is foundational to their cognitive relationship with math. When it comes to fostering a positive ma...
www.corwin.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
🗓️Mark Your Calendar 🗓️
Wednesday, October 8 at 4pm PT
I'll be leading A FREE 1-hr webinar on the topic of my latest book - the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register here: www.corwin.com/events/webin...
@corwinpress.bsky.social
Wednesday, October 8 at 4pm PT
I'll be leading A FREE 1-hr webinar on the topic of my latest book - the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register here: www.corwin.com/events/webin...
@corwinpress.bsky.social
Reposted by Liesl McConchie
From Math Gremlins to Belonging Bios, these fun, powerful activities from @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social help develop students’ math identities *and* boost their achievement! 🚀
#MathSky #ITeachMath
#MathSky #ITeachMath
4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Developing a positive sense of self in relation to math can have a major impact on student achievement.
edut.to
September 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
From Math Gremlins to Belonging Bios, these fun, powerful activities from @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social help develop students’ math identities *and* boost their achievement! 🚀
#MathSky #ITeachMath
#MathSky #ITeachMath
Check out this article I wrote for @edutopia.org.
4 ready-to-use activities to foster a positive math identity.
4 ready-to-use activities to foster a positive math identity.
Working to foster a positive math identity in your students? Brain-based learning expert @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social has designed 4 activities that can be adapted for any grade level! 🧠
#MathSky #ITeachMath
#MathSky #ITeachMath
4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Developing a positive sense of self in relation to math can have a major impact on student achievement.
edut.to
September 27, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Check out this article I wrote for @edutopia.org.
4 ready-to-use activities to foster a positive math identity.
4 ready-to-use activities to foster a positive math identity.
✍️Excited to have a new article published by
@edutopia.org today:
4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Consider it a 1,000 word sneak peak into my newest book.
www.edutopia.org/article/deve...
@edutopia.org today:
4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Consider it a 1,000 word sneak peak into my newest book.
www.edutopia.org/article/deve...
4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Developing a positive sense of self in relation to math can have a major impact on student achievement.
www.edutopia.org
September 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
✍️Excited to have a new article published by
@edutopia.org today:
4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Consider it a 1,000 word sneak peak into my newest book.
www.edutopia.org/article/deve...
@edutopia.org today:
4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Consider it a 1,000 word sneak peak into my newest book.
www.edutopia.org/article/deve...
IT’S HERE!
IT’S HERE!!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
The only thing I love more than the beautiful cover is the beauty of what’s possible for students when we embrace the content inside.
@corwinpress.bsky.social
lieslmcconchie.com/books
IT’S HERE!!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
The only thing I love more than the beautiful cover is the beauty of what’s possible for students when we embrace the content inside.
@corwinpress.bsky.social
lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
IT’S HERE!
IT’S HERE!!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
The only thing I love more than the beautiful cover is the beauty of what’s possible for students when we embrace the content inside.
@corwinpress.bsky.social
lieslmcconchie.com/books
IT’S HERE!!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
The only thing I love more than the beautiful cover is the beauty of what’s possible for students when we embrace the content inside.
@corwinpress.bsky.social
lieslmcconchie.com/books
Reposted by Liesl McConchie
Learn how to use brain science to consistently foster motivation instead of feeling like it's a guessing game.
Learn more about Liesl McConchie's @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social How To Use Brain Science To Boost Student Motivation online workshop at grassrootsworkshops.com/wor...
Learn more about Liesl McConchie's @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social How To Use Brain Science To Boost Student Motivation online workshop at grassrootsworkshops.com/wor...
September 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Learn how to use brain science to consistently foster motivation instead of feeling like it's a guessing game.
Learn more about Liesl McConchie's @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social How To Use Brain Science To Boost Student Motivation online workshop at grassrootsworkshops.com/wor...
Learn more about Liesl McConchie's @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social How To Use Brain Science To Boost Student Motivation online workshop at grassrootsworkshops.com/wor...
Listen to what @peterliljedahl.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
"This book is a must read for any math teacher who takes seriously the emotional well-being of their students.”
- Peter Liljedahl
Grab yours today: lieslmcconchie.com/books
"This book is a must read for any math teacher who takes seriously the emotional well-being of their students.”
- Peter Liljedahl
Grab yours today: lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Listen to what @peterliljedahl.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
"This book is a must read for any math teacher who takes seriously the emotional well-being of their students.”
- Peter Liljedahl
Grab yours today: lieslmcconchie.com/books
"This book is a must read for any math teacher who takes seriously the emotional well-being of their students.”
- Peter Liljedahl
Grab yours today: lieslmcconchie.com/books
Making brain science accessible for educators is what I aim to do.
That @crystalmwatson.bsky.social acknowledges that here means the world to me.
Grab your copy of Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach today for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
That @crystalmwatson.bsky.social acknowledges that here means the world to me.
Grab your copy of Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach today for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Making brain science accessible for educators is what I aim to do.
That @crystalmwatson.bsky.social acknowledges that here means the world to me.
Grab your copy of Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach today for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
That @crystalmwatson.bsky.social acknowledges that here means the world to me.
Grab your copy of Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach today for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
This. Is. The. Week!!
Listen to what @joboaler.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
It's being released THIS WEEK. Grab a copy for 20% off now: lieslmcconchie.com/books
Listen to what @joboaler.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
It's being released THIS WEEK. Grab a copy for 20% off now: lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This. Is. The. Week!!
Listen to what @joboaler.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
It's being released THIS WEEK. Grab a copy for 20% off now: lieslmcconchie.com/books
Listen to what @joboaler.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
It's being released THIS WEEK. Grab a copy for 20% off now: lieslmcconchie.com/books
"We cannot solve emotional problems with a purely cognitive approach."
My newest book (with solutions to students hating math) is coming out in less than 2 weeks.
Pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
My newest book (with solutions to students hating math) is coming out in less than 2 weeks.
Pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"We cannot solve emotional problems with a purely cognitive approach."
My newest book (with solutions to students hating math) is coming out in less than 2 weeks.
Pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
My newest book (with solutions to students hating math) is coming out in less than 2 weeks.
Pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
Her mom used to babysit me when I was a toddler. Now she is becoming a teacher and being assigned my articles to read.
I love getting these types of messages.
www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
I love getting these types of messages.
www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
September 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Her mom used to babysit me when I was a toddler. Now she is becoming a teacher and being assigned my articles to read.
I love getting these types of messages.
www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
I love getting these types of messages.
www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
My littlest just finished reading all the Fly Guy books by Tedd Arnold. 🎉
We celebrated by making chocolate (and peanut butter) Fly Guys! 😋
Set goals
Track progress
Celebrate
Repeat
Building strong habits for reading and life! 💪🏼
We celebrated by making chocolate (and peanut butter) Fly Guys! 😋
Set goals
Track progress
Celebrate
Repeat
Building strong habits for reading and life! 💪🏼
September 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My littlest just finished reading all the Fly Guy books by Tedd Arnold. 🎉
We celebrated by making chocolate (and peanut butter) Fly Guys! 😋
Set goals
Track progress
Celebrate
Repeat
Building strong habits for reading and life! 💪🏼
We celebrated by making chocolate (and peanut butter) Fly Guys! 😋
Set goals
Track progress
Celebrate
Repeat
Building strong habits for reading and life! 💪🏼