Where do I begin with my students, you may ask. Begin with identifying your students. You don't need a personality test.
Here's how....
A student might be an Heliodor (Yellow) if:
They love using highlighters, organizing their desk, or asking “what’s next?” They often track their own progress, love structured routines, and take pride in responsibility.
A student might be an Blue Opal (Blue) if:
They make friendship bracelets, write notes to classmates, or volunteer to help a peer feel better. They’re expressive, feel deeply, and may get overwhelmed by harsh tones or conflict.
A student might be a Mandarin Garnet (Orange) if:
They tap their pencil, jump at the chance to demo something in front of the class, or learn best when they’re moving. They thrive on immediacy, variety, and freedom to act it out.
A student might be a Diamond (Green) if:
They carry around baseball cards and love quoting stats, build intricate LEGO designs with no instructions, or get energized by big “why” questions. They may push back on rules they don’t find logical or meaningful.
You don’t need a formal test to identify a child’s GemColor. Just watch what they do naturally when no one is forcing them. What do they talk about? How do they respond to structure, downtime, or challenge? Their gem color reveals itself through their behavior, interests, and how they process the world.
You can identify a student’s GemColor not only by what makes them thrive, but also by what makes them withdraw, act out, or shut down. Every personality type has a “glow” — how they shine when they’re in alignment, and a “stress signal” — what shows up when their needs are unmet. These patterns don’t just reveal behavior; they reveal identity.
A Heliodor glows when routines are clear and achievement is tracked—but may become rigid, bossy, or overwhelmed when things feel chaotic or unplanned.
An Blue Opal shines in group reflection or story-based projects—but may cry or become anxious when there's tension or a lack of connection.
A Mandarin Garnet glows when they get to lead a demo or jump into a creative challenge—but may show stress by fidgeting, blurting out, or avoiding still tasks.
A Diamond glows during independent problem-solving—but may shut down if forced into group work with no purpose.