### Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies (Toddler Level)
**Topic: The Last Supper**
#### Objective:
- Introduce toddlers to the story of the Last Supper.
- Help them understand the concept of sharing and fellowship.
- Foster early faith development through a simple and engaging lesson.
#### Materials Needed:
- Children's Bible or age-appropriate picture book depicting the Last Supper.
- Simple props (toy food, cups, plates) or pictures of food.
- Coloring sheets with a picture of the Last Supper.
- Crayons or markers.
- Small snacks (optional, for a sharing activity).
#### Time: 20-30 minutes
#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Welcome and Opening Prayer (3-5 minutes)**
- Gather the children in a circle.
- Say a simple prayer together. Example: "Dear Jesus, thank you for our time together. Help us to learn about your love and how we can share with others. Amen."
2. **Introduction (3-5 minutes)**
- Introduce the topic: "Today, we are going to learn about a special meal Jesus had with His friends. It's called the Last Supper."
- Show a picture of the Last Supper to give a visual reference.
3. **Story Time (5-7 minutes)**
- Read from a children's Bible or an age-appropriate picture book about the Last Supper. Keep the story simple and engaging.
- Example narrative: "Jesus loved His friends very much. One day, He asked them to have a special dinner with Him. They all sat down together to share food and talk. Jesus also told His friends to always remember Him and to love each other."
4. **Discussion and Sharing (3-5 minutes)**
- Ask a few simple questions to engage the children:
- "What kind of food do we see in our story?"
- "Do you have special meals with your family?"
- Emphasize the importance of sharing and being together with loved ones.
5. **Activity: Coloring Time (5-7 minutes)**
- Hand out coloring sheets with a picture of the Last Supper.
- Provide crayons or markers and encourage the children to color the picture.
6. **Practical Sharing Activity (Optional, 5 minutes)**
- If you have small snacks (like crackers or fruit), hand them out and encourage the children to share with each other.
- Talk about how sharing makes everyone feel happy and loved.
7. **Closing and Prayer (3-5 minutes)**
- Gather the children back into a circle.
- Recap the lesson: "Today, we learned about the Last Supper and how Jesus shared a special meal with His friends."
- Close with a simple prayer: "Dear Jesus, thank you for teaching us to share and love each other. Help us to remember your love every day. Amen."
8. **Goodbye Song (Optional, 2 minutes)**
- Sing a simple farewell song to end the session on a happy note.
- Example song: "Goodbye, friends. Goodbye, friends. It's time to go. We'll see you next time!"
#### Notes:
- Keep the language simple and the activities age-appropriate to maintain engagement.
- Encourage participation but be flexible if the children have short attention spans.
- Make sure the environment is safe and nurturing.
This lesson plan aims to introduce toddlers to a significant biblical story and instill foundational values of sharing and community.