S.T.A.R. Time Curriculum | Little Scholars Hub

Why This Approach

Curriculum Built From the Classroom Up

S.T.A.R. Time™ is Little Scholars Hub's proprietary curriculum framework, developed from 15+ years of direct K–12 and college classroom experience — not adapted from a franchise binder. It's the daily structure every classroom runs on, from The Nest through Pre-K, and every block is mapped directly to Michigan's MiLEAP developmental standards.

✓Consistent across every room — the same four-part rhythm runs in every classroom, so children experience continuity as they move up through age groups.
✓Scaled, not repeated — what “Targeted Learning” looks like for infants and what it looks like for Pre-K are different activities built on the same idea.
✓Built to meet state standards — every block is mapped to a MiLEAP developmental domain, so structure and compliance aren't separate efforts.

Child engaged in hands-on S.T.A.R. Time learning

Michigan MiLEAP Alignment

Aligned With the Michigan MiLEAP Early Childhood Standards

Supporting every area of your child's growth and development, from infancy through preschool.

Infant & Toddler Framework · The Nest & Bloomers (6 Weeks–24 Months)

Aligned with the Michigan MiLEAP Infant & Toddler Developmental Standards.

5-Domain Infant & Toddler Framework
#	MiLEAP Domain	How S.T.A.R. Time™ Supports It
1	Well-Being	Safe routines, health, hygiene, and nurturing care.
2	Belonging	Consistent caregivers build trust and secure relationships.
3	Exploration	Sensory play, tummy time, and hands-on discovery.
4	Communication	Songs, stories, conversations, and responsive interactions.
5	Contribution	Daily choices that encourage independence and participation.

Preschool Framework · Explorers, Innovators & Pre-K (2–5 Years)

Aligned with the Michigan MiLEAP Early Childhood Standards of Quality.

8-Domain Preschool Framework
#	MiLEAP Domain	How S.T.A.R. Time™ Supports It
1	Social-Emotional Development	Builds confidence, relationships, and self-regulation.
2	Language & Literacy	Develops communication, vocabulary, and early reading.
3	Mathematics	Encourages counting, patterns, and problem-solving.
4	Science	Inspires observation, exploration, and discovery.
5	Social Studies	Introduces community, culture, and belonging.
6	Creative Arts	Encourages creativity through art, music, and movement.
7	Physical Development & Health	Strengthens fine and gross motor skills.
8	Approaches to Learning	Builds curiosity, creativity, and persistence.

Our Signature Learning Framework

Curriculum Built From the Classroom Up

Aligned With the Michigan MiLEAP Early Childhood Standards

Infant & Toddler Framework · The Nest & Bloomers (6 Weeks–24 Months)

Preschool Framework · Explorers, Innovators & Pre-K (2–5 Years)

See S.T.A.R. Time™ in Action