Erick has been adventurous and fearless since age 3. His curiosity about the world makes him smart, aware, and eager to explore new things.
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Receive Text UpdatesErick loves nature and discovering the “why” behind what he sees. He enjoys watching animals in their habitats and asking what they do and why. A hands-on learner, he digs in dirt, collects rocks and seashells, plays with leaves, observes the ocean, and explores plant roots. He’s excited by seasonal changes- fall colors, blossoms, and outdoor sounds and smells, and connects his senses to form lasting memories.
His response: My favorite animal has been a monkey since I was a baby because its color is similar to red, but mostly because the first humans look like monkeys. Mom's response: Erick has always expressed interest in knowing everything, and he does it by learning. He has explored evolution through books and the internet and is amazed that early humans resembled monkeys.
Erick enjoys running, climbing, and short adventures such as bicycle rides and creek exploration. He is passionate about simple science, looking for fossils, watching seeds sprout, and seeing caterpillars become butterflies (school projects), and he learns best through playful missions and hands-on activities using tools like magnifiers.
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