### Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan for Toddlers
**Topic: The Creation Story II**
**Grade Level:** Toddlers
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, toddlers will understand the continuation of the Creation story, including what God created on Day 4, Day 5, and Day 6.
### Materials Needed:
- Children's Bible or Storybook Bible
- Picture cards of the creation days (with images of stars, moon, sun, fish, birds, animals, and humans)
- Coloring sheets related to each creation day
- Crayons or markers
- Soft plush toys of different animals (optional)
- Background music (gentle and calming)
### Lesson Outline:
**1. Introduction (5 minutes)**
- **Welcome Song:** Start with a familiar welcome song to grab their attention.
- **Prayer:** Lead a simple prayer thanking God for the beautiful world He created.
- **Review:** Briefly recap the first three days of creation.
**2. Story Time (10 minutes)**
- **Read Story:** Using a children's bible, read about Day 4, Day 5, and Day 6 of creation.
- **Day 4:** God created the sun, moon, and stars.
- **Day 5:** God created fish and birds.
- **Day 6:** God created animals and humans (Adam and Eve).
**3. Interactive Discussion (5 minutes)**
- **Day 4:** Show pictures of the sun, moon, and stars. Explain their purpose. Encourage children to identify the sun and moon.
- **Day 5:** Show pictures of fish and birds. Ask children to imitate sounds of birds chirping and fishes swimming.
- **Day 6:** Show images of various animals and the first humans. Hand out plush toys of different animals if available.
**4. Activity Time (7 minutes)**
- **Coloring Sheets:** Distribute coloring sheets related to each creation day.
- **Coloring:** Allow children some time to color the images.
**5. Conclusion (3 minutes)**
- Review briefly what was learned during the lesson.
- End with a closing song and a simple prayer thanking God for creating such a wonderful world.
### Additional Notes:
1. **Safety First:** Ensure all materials used (e.g., crayons, coloring sheets, plush toys) are non-toxic and safe for toddlers.
2. **Engagement:** Keep the lesson highly interactive with lots of actions and expressions to keep toddlers engaged.
3. **Flexibility:** Be flexible with the time and be ready to adjust based on the toddlers' attention span and interest.
**Reflection:**
After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what can be improved for future lessons. Note how well the toddlers understood the creation story and interacted with the materials.
This plan aims to teach toddlers the biblical creation story in an engaging, age-appropriate way, fostering their understanding and appreciation of God's creation.