The MVES VW eLab has become a place where students discover that learning is something they can touch, build, test, and create. More than a makerspace, the VW eLab helps create a school-wide culture of curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and problem solving. It gives every student opportunities to explore ideas, take risks, learn from failure, and discover that they are capable of creating solutions. The impact of our VW eLab reaches far beyond the walls of the classroom. By collaborating with teachers across grade levels and subject areas, as well as bringing in partners from our community, the VW eLab helps bring classroom learning to life and gives students authentic opportunities to apply what they are learning. It provides a space where students can make connections, use technology with purpose, and develop skills that will serve them well beyond elementary school. Perhaps the greatest impact is the confidence it builds. Students begin to see themselves as designers, engineers, creators, communicators, and innovators. They learn that there is value in asking “What if?”, trying something new, and figuring out what to do when something doesn't work the first time. The VW eLab is helping our students understand that their ideas matter, their voices matter, and they have the power to turn an idea into something MARVELous.