New Class

I am going to do some broad ramblings about my new class. Its 18 Y1/2 with a wide range of abilities in all curriculum areas so I am going to have to plan carefully to make best use of our learning time. I have had 14 of them before so it will be interesting to see what has happened with their learning after 20 weeks.
I know I have to be aware of the N.S but I also want to have a classroom that uses inquiry and ict to help with this learning. I want to build on the students interests and I want to start with an inquiry on WATER. (I know its for 2011 but hopefully I will be doing my science fellowship then, so I can build on that.)
Writing - I will try a block on scribing for the lower groups and also use this as part of their reading programme. I want there to be authenic reasons for writing so EXPERIENCE- WRITING- READING. I want to make use of the Natural Environment, science experiences and art. I alsowant to do my style of Literature circles- remember to visit Tia's work and share it with the children
How will I use ICT? IWB for lots of things including for Inquiry -brainstorming, graphic organisers,. for reading , writing and maths . For kids to present and share their work. Digital camera and class blog (just for us). Use Owhata wikis for literacy and numeracy planning. When I do my planning I will make deliberate acts of putting in ICT (I know it should just be part of our teaching by now but i want to keep track of what I do.)