Centers are often introduced to solve a logistical challenge: What should students do while the teacher works with small groups? At first glance, centers may seem like a practical solution. In reality, they rarely deliver on that promise. Too often, they end up being activities that keep students busy rather than meaningfully engaged in learning. This issue is particularly evident in the early grades (K–3). As Dr. Anita Archer wisely reminds us, “Practice doesn’t make perfect; practice makes permanent.” Without feedback that helps students understand what they are doing right or wrong, young learners are likely to practice errors and reinforce ineffective strategies. Over time, those habits become deeply ingrained, and undoing them can take twice as much effort as learning correctly in the first place.