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First of all, don't best yourself up for not staying past six p.m. and not going in before seven a.m. If you work seven til four, you've put in a nine hour day. Go home. Rest. Watch tv. Read. Work out. Talk to friends.

Second, don't beat yourself up for not doing centers. You're kids will live.

A question: What do you think is the biggest challenge? Classroom management? Planning? Organization? Differing ability levels? You may get some good help and advice here if you can articulate the the specific challenges you are facing. You need support and PT is pretty supportive.