Try reviving your dried up markers before thawing them out. Check out this video and learn how we did it.
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Revive dried-up dry-erase markers by dipping the tip briefly in nail polish remover. Put the cap back on for a few minutes. Test in a corner to make sure it isn't going to damage your whiteboard.