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Liesl McConchie

@lieslmcconchie.bsky.social

Educator - Speaker - Author - Brain & Math Nerd I love helping educators understand how the brain naturally learns. (For clean air advocacy: @liesl4cleanair.bsky.social)

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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.

Over 1,100 educators have already signed up for today's webinar with @ExemplarsK12, hosted by @edwebnet.

It starts at 4pm EST.

Register now to join us live or to watch the recording later!
home.edweb.net/webinar/math...

20.11.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Almost 6,000 educators have registered for my session today at the FREE VIRTUAL Make Math Moments Summit.

It's not too late to register. I'm speaking at 1:30pm PST.

summit.makemathmoments.com?ac=iCboH67o&...

15.11.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Math Teachers:

This weekend I'm speaking at the Make Math Moments FREE Virtual Summit.

FREE PD from your couch. I'll be speaking on the brain science of building a positive math identity.

Register for my session here: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=CyXm44K5

13.11.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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So excited to get @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social's new book!

Happy to curl up on this snowy day and start reading!
@corwinpress.bsky.social

11.11.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ—“οΈMark Your CalendarπŸ—“οΈ

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...

11.11.2025 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

07.11.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Packing for CMC-South.

βœ… LEGO brain
βœ… Neon orange fanny pack
βœ… 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.

06.11.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m seriously considering crimping my hair for this session.

(Yes, I own a crimper!)

06.11.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

05.11.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

04.11.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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.

28.10.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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! ❀️❀️

26.10.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

lol!!πŸ˜‚

22.10.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for being there. I’d love to see your watercolor once it’s done.

21.10.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

17.10.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

15.10.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🫢🏼Thank you, Ryan. It was so great having you there.

15.10.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

13.10.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

07.10.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh nooooo!! 😒

03.10.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

03.10.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

πŸ—“οΈMark Your Calendar πŸ—“οΈ

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

01.10.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

From Math Gremlins to Belonging Bios, these fun, powerful activities from @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social help develop students’ math identities *and* boost their achievement! πŸš€

#MathSky #ITeachMath

30.09.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out this article I wrote for @edutopia.org.

4 ready-to-use activities to foster a positive math identity.

27.09.2025 04:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

✍️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...

24.09.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

20.09.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

19.09.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

18.09.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

16.09.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

15.09.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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