Lesson Plan for Toddler - Christian Religious Studies - The Last Supper

### 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.