Yes! I agree that gifts of imprinted objects (cups and keychains) are not why I teach. Pictures of the kids with me are wonderful! Cards/pictures with fingerprints or handprints (and the kids’ names) are also nice. Search for “class fingerprint tree” and you will find all sorts of ideas and even preprinted trees that you can use. Here is one from The Country Chic Cottage:
Also, if your Sunday school and volunteer program is year-round, gifts do not need to be at the end of the school year. These thank you pictures and remembrances can be given at Christmas. Laminate a picture of my kids and I will happily hang it on my tree every year.