Thoughtful, practical, and connected to the place they teach.
Teachers carry so much of our communities — nurturing curiosity, cheering on milestones, offering support in the small daily moments. When the holiday season arrives, a gift that acknowledges the heart of their work means more than something generic or “teacher-themed.”
This year, consider something personal: a mug or water bottle printed with an airport code that represents:
- the community where they teach
- their hometown or where they grew up
- a place they’ve taught about in class — from history to geography
It’s a simple gift — but one rooted in recognition, identity, and local pride.
Why Mugs Make the Perfect Teacher Gift
Teachers don’t just drink coffee — they reheat it. More than once. Throughout the day.
A ceramic mug printed with an airport code becomes part of that classroom rhythm. It sits on the desk during independent reading. It travels with them to staff meetings. It becomes familiar, steady — a daily reminder that they are appreciated.
Water Bottles for the Long School Day
Hydration is real in the classroom — especially when you’re speaking, coaching, supervising, encouraging, and explaining from first bell to last.
A stainless steel water bottle printed with a meaningful airport code feels purposeful and personal. It says: This is where you make a difference.
Celebrating Community Roots
Every school is shaped by the community around it. Whether it’s a small Northern town, a prairie city, a coastal village, or a large metropolitan centre, that sense of place matters.
A mug or water bottle featuring the local airport code is a subtle way to honour that shared connection between teacher and students. It becomes a quiet symbol of belonging.
For the Teacher Who Loves Geography or World Studies
If you know a teacher who gets visibly excited showing maps, timelines, and travel stories — choose an airport code from a place that’s come up in class. Maybe a city they’ve taught about. Maybe a destination they’ve visited. Maybe a place a student once mentioned in a project.
It turns the classroom world into something personal and lived-in.
Why These Gifts Feel Meaningful
YHM Designs mugs and water bottles are made to order — printed when chosen, not mass-produced in bulk. Each one is selected with intention, tied to memory, community, or story. It’s a small gift with emotional weight.
Choose the Code that Feels Right
Start with their school community, or the place that makes them smile when they talk about it. Order yours today!
