Discovery Girls

Q: What should I eat before a big test?

A: Eating the right meal and making sure you get enough sleep before a big test are almost as important as studying, so make sure you do all three! It’s super important that you never skip breakfast, especially on the day of a big test. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day even on days you don’t have a test. It jump-starts your metabolism and kicks your brain into high gear, so you’ll definitely be ready to tackle that test! Try to go for a protein-rich breakfast, with things like eggs, fruit, and yogurt. If your test is later in the day, snack on nuts or a granola bar for an extra energy boost, and be sure to drink lots of water, too!

- My favorite color was blue
- All I wanted to do was sing and be in musicals and plays.
- I read Discovery Girls Magazine! Each issue I would look at the Discovery Girls of each state and learn about them. They were like role models to me even though I didn’t know them.
- I absolutely loved to read. Some of my favorite books were The Giver by Lois Lowry and Holes by Louis Sachar.
- My favorite movie was The Princess Diaries.

Although many things have changed in the past five or six years, I have still kept some of my favorites from back then. I still love to watch some of my old favorite movies, reading is still one of my favorite things to do, and I have been in over 30 theater productions ranging from class plays to community theater shows with more than 100 kids. When I was your age, I had so many dreams of what I was going to do when I grew up and some of them have come true because I worked hard for them. My advice would be to never give up on what you love. If you really enjoy doing something, keep doing it. Everything you choose to do is a chance to learn something new.

Leave a comment of either what you liked 5 or 6 years ago and/or what your dreams are for your future. I am excited to read what you all have to say!

Thanks to all the great girls who entered our contest! We read each and every entry (there were thousands!) and we’re so grateful to you for all the work you put into them! We were inspired by all you’ve done, and we want you to know that we’re keeping your entries on file. (In fact, some of you may be hearing from us yet, as we find other ways to share your stories.) While it was incredibly difficult to choose only 30 finalists, we made the process as fair as we know how, basing our choices only on your accomplishments and personalities. We feel our finalists represent everything that Discovery Girls is about—confidence, enthusiasm, a “can-do” attitude, diversity, and a spirit of giving back to their communities.

Now it’s your turn! Starting September 1 (that’s Wednesday!), we need your help to narrow it down to 10 great role models. Please take the time to read through our finalists’ blogs, look at their pictures, and watch their videos to help you decide who should get your vote. We know you’ll make the right decision!

Never forget, each and every one of you is a role model to somebody!

— Discovery Girls Editors

You can show off your amazing personality at school this year with these great binder covers!

These binder covers can be as special and unique as you are! Choose your favorite colors, decorations and even pictures to cover your binder with your favorite memories and fun moments.

You will need:
-Scrapbooking paper (or just plain white paper)
-Decorations (we used paper flowers, rhinestones, ribbon and foam soccer balls—you can use whatever you want!)
-Photos (if you want)
-Markers or pens
-Glue
-Scissors

Directions:
1.Cut the paper to the right size so it can fit in your binder cover.

2.Use whatever decorations you want to express yourself! You can put photos of your family, friends, you or your pet! You can use ribbons, rhinestones, stickers, or draw something!

3.Once you’ve decided on your decorations, arrange them on your paper to see if you like you design. Then begin gluing them to the paper.

4.Here’s a tip: write your name and class on your binder in case you ever lose it—then someone can return it!

5.Once the glue has dried, put into the plastic sleeve on your binder and show all your friends at school how creative you are!

For a fun afternoon, get together with your friends and decorate your binders together; you may even get to know new things about your friends!

Can you come up with a creative and funny caption to describe this image?

Editor’s Caption: Ahoy, mateys!