When we understand how a child is wired, we can meet them with greater clarity, support, and connection.

Instead of using complex or clinical language, the Animal Genius framework uses simple, visual animal characters to help children and adults:

We like Dr. Dan Siegel's definition:

The biologically based tendencies or traits that influence how individuals experience and respond to the world around them.

These traits are present from birth and shape a person's emotional reactivity, energy levels, and ways of interacting with others.

personality = 

Recognize differences more easily
Talk about those differences without shame
Understand what each person truly needs

These ideas are grounded in two core areas of research...

Grounded in developmental science

The Animal Genius framework through Familytopia and Classtopia, is informed by research in child development, neuroscience, and relational psychology.

How we're wired

How we connect

How the brain and body are naturally designed to experience the world

How relationships shape safety, behavior, and growth

when we understand how a child is wired and how they connect, they begin to feel 
known, loved, and understood.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or therapist, the Animal Genius Quiz® gives you a simple way to understand how the children in your life are designed—and how to support them.

Bring the Animal Genius Quiz® into your classroom with tools and lessons that support connection, behavior, and learning

Create your family zoo
& discover each person’s Animal Genius to understand how your family works together.