The Smart Poly material is a strong and durable material that is water-resistant and does not require lamination. It is designed for use in both classrooms and homes and can be used to learn geography with the Canada Basic Map learning mat. This mat features cities, towns, villages, capitols, territories, and bodies of water that can be labeled, and it has a heavy-duty double-sided surface that can be written on and wiped clean using dry erase or water-based markers and washable crayons. Each side of the mat is an interactive lesson, and it measures 12 inches by 17 inches.