The Gorse classroom space is organized into learning areas designed to encourage children to learn social skills and to become independent and creative learners. During the day at Gorse, the children do many open-ended activities such as painting, making collages, building with large and small blocks and playing in the pretend place. They explore and experiment with a variety of materials, making things work and solving problems. Through these experiences, they learn about physical concepts such as color, shape, weight, and movement, develop early literacy and math skills, and deepen their understanding of the natural and social worlds.