I love the snowman jar idea too.

I usuallly get the medium size christmas gift bags from the dollar store and then when we make something we put it in the bag. They usually colour a seasonal picture each day too to take home as they don't like leaving crafts behind. I normally add a few items I have made for them too, a finger puppet or small stuffy or other trinket type gifts - seasonal but something they can use - love the christmas socks and wash cloths and stuff from the dollar store.

I usually buy placemats from the dollar store that we use for the month and then let them take home. Have also done trays or dishes to use and then keep.

As I said I do more that we can use within the daycare for the month to make it special but at the end they still get to take the things home with them.