We’ve all been there, you have a bunch of dirty mini whiteboards. They are filthy and ‘stained’. Your cheap erasers are falling apart. You think ‘can I use a paper towel on a whiteboard?’ In short, you can, but we wouldn’t advise it! Let’s explore this topic further… Paper towels […]
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Making a Splash for Charity: Pier to Pier Swim
Earlier this year, Zoe Daniels, a senior leader at Hampshire County Supplies, undertook an inspiring personal challenge in support of a cause close to many hearts. Based in Hampshire, Zoe has long been a key figure in public sector procurement, overseeing catalogue development, contract management, and procurement processes for schools, […]
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Show-me Donates to Love, Amelia’s School Bag Project
At Show-me, we believe every child deserves the tools they need to succeed in school. That’s why we were proud to support Love, Amelia. For their School Bag Project 2024, we donated a range of classroom essentials, including whiteboards, markers, and more. Love, Amelia launched the School Bag Project as […]
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National Thank a Teacher Day: A Moment to Appreciate Education’s Everyday Heroes
At Show-me, we believe that behind every moment of learning is a teacher making it happen. That’s why we’re proud to celebrate National Thank a Teacher Day on Wednesday, 18th June 2025. This is a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible people who inspire, support, and shape […]
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Meet the Show-me Triangular Whiteboard Marker
Show-me Triangular Whiteboard Markers – The Ideal Tool for Early Years and SEND Development Supporting young learners on their writing journey requires the right tools, and the Show-me Triangular Whiteboard Marker delivers just that. Thoughtfully designed for early years education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) environments, this marker […]
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What is Ghosting on a Whiteboard?
Whiteboards are a key tool for any teacher. Alongside classroom use, you see these handy boards often making an appearance in the office, playrooms or even on your fridge. We have all seen a whiteboard slowly transition into more of a greyish board over time, the markers appear to smear […]
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Reimagine Waste: World Environment Day with Show-me
Discover What You Can Do to Make an Impact this World Environment Day The 5th of June marks World Environment Day. Show-me is taking action, but we need your help. From the depths of our oceans to our stunning landscapes, plastic waste has infiltrated every corner of our planet. At […]
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Celebrating National Creativity Day with Show-me
The 30th of May marks National Creativity Day – a celebration of imagination, innovation, and the countless ways creativity shapes our world, from the classroom to the workplace and beyond. At Show-me, we believe creativity is at the heart of a happy, thriving classroom. From bold whiteboard ideas to colourful […]
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Mini Whiteboards: How You Can Use Them in Every Lesson
Show-me boards, or mini whiteboards, are a simple yet powerful classroom tool that can enhance engagement, assess understanding, and encourage participation. These small whiteboards allow every student to write down answers and “show” them simultaneously. They promote active learning, student engagement, and formative assessment. Here’s how to use them effectively […]
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The NEW Chunky Eco Marker
Introducing the NEW Recycled Whiteboard Chunky Eco Marker. We are continually striving to improve our products and provide the best experience when in use. Our NEW Recycled drywipe marker has replaced the old Show-me Teacher marker, and we are happy to introduce several new and exciting features. Each marker benefits […]
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Whiteboard Cleaning Cloths
Show-me Plant Based Drywipe Cloths Plastic-free cleaning cloths have been designed for drywipe boards to provide teachers with a more eco-friendly way to clean. The cloths easily remove drywipe ink from large and small, wall-mounted and mini boards. They are a safe option for use in the classroom. Manufacturers often […]
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What is the Tripod Grip?
This whiteboard marker comes with a unique triangular shape, making it a great choice for younger learners and anyone developing their hand control. The triangular barrel naturally guides fingers into the right grip, and the raised grip zones make it even easier to hold, giving extra comfort and control. Whether […]
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Become a Show-me Product Tester
Join a group of teachers who get sneak previews of new products to give feedback and advice in exchange for money off and free Show-me products. How does this work? Typically this is in the form of simple, short surveys but sometimes we send free products for testing. We want […]
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Introducing the All New SurfaceShield Range
Originally launched as StayClean, the patented Show-me SurfaceShield coating was a result of over four years’ of product development. This includes over £250,000 of investment to take the original Show-me mini whiteboards to another level. While they were already an unsung hero in just about every school, the Show-me development […]
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Remove Drywipe Ink From Clothing – Direct Application of Ink
We’ll be looking at how to remove drywipe ink from clothing. This article examines the direct application of ink to clothing, where the pen marks the fabric directly. Article 1, on the other hand, looks at the indirect application of ink, transferring the dry marks onto clothing. How and When […]
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Remove Drywipe Ink From Clothing – Indirect Application of Ink
This is part 1 of a 2-part article that looks at how to remove drywipe ink from clothing. This article is looking at the indirect application of ink, transferring the dry marks onto clothing. How and When is This an Issue? There are many ways in which you may end […]
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How to Care for Microfibre Cloths
There is a little debate across the cleaning sector as to how to best care for materials like microfibre. Both camps in a stalemate, seemingly waiting for legislation to give the final say. The main points of note are that microfibre cloths are typically made from synthetic materials. Think Polyester […]
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Launch of the Simply Show-me Range
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has advised that spend-per-pupil is set to reach new lows in the coming years. It is predicted that 2025 rates will fall lower than those of 2010 due to the rising costs of food, energy, and wage bills. But the Simply Show-me range, previously ‘Show-me […]
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What is the Best Whiteboard Eraser?
“What is the best whiteboard eraser?” is a question that comes up frequently, and the answer is simple. Use the correct eraser for the size, format and type of ink used. Watch our video below to discover our findings. Whoa, Take a Step Back Can we just say, “use the […]
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Looking to Make Sustainable Choices This School Year?
Making more sustainable choices is likely on your radar. However, with cuts to school funding and climate awareness, the pressure to keep costs down and look after the planet is increasing. How can teachers and educators find time to add yet another task to their enormous list of responsibilities and […]
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What is the DfE’s New Sustainability and Climate Change Policy?
The Department for Education (DfE) published its sustainability and climate change policy paper in April, some of which it has already started to implement earlier this year. The strategy brings together short, medium and long term climate actions in English education settings from early years right through to higher education. […]
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Show-me Drywipe Markers are Refillable
To refill or not to refill, this is a question we’ll answer. If you are looking for sustainable solutions for your drywipe markers, then we have some good news for you. Not only are all Show-me Drywipe Markers refillable, but you may also already have the ink available! And if […]
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What Does Capillary Action Have to do with Drywipe Markers?
The way in which drywipe markers work is through capillary action. The ink, that is stored in a fibre reservoir, is transported to the nib and onto your whiteboard. If, like the Show-me Drywipe Markers that are refillable, this is the way the process happens. When we are dealing with […]
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Going Green: The Refillable Whiteboard Cleaner Story
If you’re reading this, then there’s a good chance you have a whiteboard. And if you have a whiteboard, you no doubt spend some time cleaning it (even if it isn’t quite regularly as perhaps you should!). There are plenty of whiteboard cleaners on the market, but how many, if […]
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Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Mini Whiteboards for the Classroom
Mini whiteboards are a great way to make learning more interesting and engaging for students of all ages and abilities across the curriculum. Like the wall-mounted whiteboard on the wall, they’re a must-have resource in the modern classroom. Here are just some of the reasons why you should invest in […]
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Using Show-me Boards In and Out of the Classroom
We all know Show-me Boards are a fun, versatile resource with no limits on how, where, when or why they can be used. But did you know they’re also ideal for formative assessment? What is formative assessment? Formative assessment is used to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback. In […]
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What Does Xylene-free Mean?
You may have seen the statement ‘xylene-free’ a lot when purchasing your whiteboard pens. But what does xylene-free mean? And why does it matter? Quite simply, xylene is a solvent. It is a synthetic chemical produced from petroleum and coal tar. Xylene is most commonly used in the printing, rubber […]
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Cleaning Whiteboards: Is it a Task for Cleaning Robots?
We’ve all been there. You’re in the conference room with a large whiteboard that hasn’t been cleaned by the previous users (or recently at all). With 10 minutes to go before your big meeting, you scramble for all the cloths, tissues, and cleaners you can get and attempt to clean […]
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Drywipe Markers: Why so Chunky?
1 Have you ever needed to use drywipe markers all day? 2 Have you ever picked up a drywipe marker and thought that it was ‘comfortable’? 3 Have you ever considered that the ‘normal size’ drywipe markers were better? Most people do not give these things a second thought. Drywipe […]
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Show-me MAGIX & Step 2 Whiteboard Cleaner, What’s the Difference?
Whiteboards of all sizes are essential in classrooms, offices, and meeting rooms around the world. They’re great for gathering ideas, checking knowledge increasing engagement and interaction, but it’s important to keep them clean and always ready to go. Here at Show-me, we are ready to help you find the right […]
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