Gan Alef and Bet were visited by Brent Wolkin, a GHA parent. He and his father manufacture the mattresses used for cribs, changing tables, and resting mats, just to name a few items. Their company, Colgate, is the oldest crib mattress manufacturer in the United States.
To show and explain to the students about his job, Mr. Wolkin brought in a few samples of mattresses and the materials inside for students to see, feel, and take home! The students were shocked to see the number of layers found inside the mattress, including a layer of coconut fur.
To finish the visit, the Wolkins brought with them Mr. Lee, a colleague who helps distribute the finished mattresses to different parts of the country. He does this in a 24 foot tractor trailer, which he was kind enough to bring in and let the kids explore! The students even got the opportunity to pull the string to blow the horn!
Every student engaged and got involved in participating with this visit. What a way to continue our project!
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