We’ve all been there. Your mini whiteboards are no longer sparkling white and it’s getting hard to read whatever’s written on them. Even after using a dedicated whiteboard cleaner and/or extra-strength options, things just aren’t looking better. Time for some new whiteboards! Maybe even a Classpack from Show-me? Allow us […]
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Are Foam Erasers Good for my Whiteboard?
Short answer: Yes it is, but it does have to be one that is designed for whiteboards. For example, expanding foam used in construction would not be a suitable foam. Longer answer: still yes, but It comes with some guidance. Firstly, we need to understand how drywipe ink works Drywipe […]
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Are MDF Whiteboards Good for the Environment?
When it comes to classroom and office resources, sustainability is becoming just as important as functionality. At Show-me, we’re committed to helping educators make informed choices—not just for effective learning, but for the planet too. Mini whiteboards made from MDF (medium-density fibreboard) are a popular option in schools thanks to […]
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Can You Recycle a Whiteboard?
Recycling allows you to do your part in creating a better environment. It’s an essential activity in your day, right? The same goes for us. As of 2014, Show-me introduced whiteboards that were fully recyclable. Let us answer the age-old question of ‘can you recycle a whiteboard?’ Since then, Show-me has […]
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How to Remove Permanent Marker from a Whiteboard
Have you ever accidentally used a permanent marker on your whiteboard instead of a whiteboard pen? Well, this blog post is all about how to remove permanent marker from a whiteboard! Mistakes happen, and we know how frustrating it can be when you think you’ve ruined your whiteboard for good. […]
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Mini Whiteboards in the Classroom
Mini whiteboards are a great way to make learning more interesting and engaging in the classroom. Students of all ages and abilities across the curriculum can benefit. 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 […]
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What is Show-me Magix and how to use it?
What is Show-me Magix? Show-me Magix, Steps 3&4 of the Show-me Cleaning System, is a Whiteboard Cleaner & Conditioner that is specifically designed for those stubborn stains, wrong inks, ghosting and graffiti, to name a few common scenarios. With the added benefit that, when applied to a new or clean […]
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Is Drywipe Ink Safe for your Skin?
Whiteboards and drywipe markers are an essential resource in classrooms, offices, and lecture halls around the world. They’re great for conveying information, brainstorming, note-taking, lectures, presentations and more. But, is drywipe ink safe for your skin? Using drywipe markers has so many benefits; mistakes can easily be wiped away, meetings […]
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How to Remove Whiteboard Marker from Clothes?
Whiteboards are an invaluable resource in classrooms and offices, and thousands of us are using markers on them to communicate, collaborate and innovate every day. Here’s how to remove whiteboard marker from clothes! There are two types of pens typically used on whiteboards; wet-erase pens and drywipe pens. Wet-erase pens […]
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How to Make Whiteboards Last Longer
Whiteboards are an essential resource in classrooms, offices, meeting rooms and more. They can be an expensive investment. This is why taking the time to properly care for your whiteboards will save you time and money. Keeping your board clean ensures that your ideas are well communicated and your writing […]
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Why Show-me Boards are made from PP not PVC
When Show-me boards launched in the late ’90s, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) was the most suitable material for producing mini whiteboards at scale, especially while meeting demand through British manufacturing. This gave a great drywipe surface but came with several other challenges: This is why, after extensive research into alternative materials, […]
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Whiteboard Ghosting
Whiteboards are essential in classrooms, offices, meeting rooms and even in the home. But we’ve all been there – they look great for the first little while, then the whiteboard ghosting begins. The board will go from a dazzling white to a dirty grey, with permanent remnants of previous uses. […]
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Five Ideas for Practising Using Nouns and Determiners
The current Primary Curriculum puts a detailed knowledge of English grammar high on the list of skills that schools, curriculums, and exams expect children to have before leaving primary school. This means there is now a demand for practising using nouns and determiners! There is an entire SAT paper devoted […]
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Rapid Recall Whiteboard: Julia’s Testimonial
Julia introduced the Rapid Recall Boards into her year 6 maths class for a six-week trial period, and she found them fantastic. The Rapid Recall Boards were a thought-provoking addition to the classroom. Just seeing what areas the students did (and didn’t!) want to answer on the boards gave me […]
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All You Need to Know About Grammar: What is a Determiner?
What is a determiner? Determiners are words that specify a noun – that is, they point out whether the noun is already known in the sentence. For example, the dog is known to the readers, a dog is being introduced for the first time. They can pick out a particular […]
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Five Ways to use the Rapid Recall Whiteboards
We love the Rapid Recall Whiteboards and, okay, we might be a little bias, but hear us out. Since they were first made, they’ve changed and developed in ways we never expected and suddenly there are so many ways to use them. So, to help you make the most of your boards, […]
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What Does Fluency in Maths Mean?
When fluency was first discussed as one of the three main aims of the National Curriculum for mathematics (DfE, 2013), I used to think it was about speed of recall of basic facts such as number bonds to 10 and 100, doubles of numbers to 10 and knowing the multiplication […]
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All You Need to Know About Grammar: What is a Noun?
Nouns name people, places and things, and we can’t have a sentence without them. It can sometimes be tricky to tell them apart from other word classes though, but that’s where determiners come in. So lets answer your question, what is a noun? Lets Get Into it… What is a […]
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Drywipe Marker Tip Guide
They aren’t All Created Equal… There’s a diverse range of markers for you to choose from when purchasing your office supplies, all with a different drywipe marker tip. From the fountain pen to the trusty ballpoint, each has unique benefits and drawbacks. Drywipe markers are typically available in either a […]
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Looking After Your Drywipe Markers
There are few things more frustrating than going to write on a whiteboard only to find that one of your drywipe markers has dried out. The lively discussion, the creativity, the great ideas all grind to an unexpected halt as you desperately scramble to find another that works. Now, this […]
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Photocopying a Whiteboard
The beauty of whiteboards is that they can easily be wiped clean once finished. However, in some circumstances, this can be the opposite of what you want to do. Picture the scenario: you’re brainstorming ideas or sketching new designs and suddenly wish you’d chosen a more permanent ink. Or perhaps […]
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DIY Whiteboards
The humble whiteboard. A great addition to classrooms, offices and corporate spaces around the world. We at Show-me would like to think we know a thing or two when it comes to mini whiteboards. However, we appreciate that whiteboards come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Sometimes, a standard […]
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