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Tough Monkees is the Movement Evolution Scotland Movement Literacy Programme, for pre-school and primary school age children. It forms the foundation and backbone to all of what we do at Movement Evolution Scotland. We believe strongly that all children and young people should have the necessary physical capabilities and movement skills to participate in many different sports and physical activities and in turn live a healthy life.
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We primarily deliver the Tough Monkees Movement Literacy Programme through regular Tough Monkees classes at The Movement Bothy; through holiday camps; and through the Pop Up Tough Monkees Obstacle Courses throughout the North East of Scotland.
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At all ages the Tough Monkees Movement Literacy Programme covers the following Basics Movement Skills:
Balancing and Falling; Romping and Fighting; Moving and Locomotion; Jumping and Landing; Rolling, Tumbling and Turning; Throwing, Catching, Hitting and Aiming; Kicking, Shooting and Aiming; Climbing, Scrambling and Swinging; and Moving to Music​.​
TOUGH MONKEES
FOR TEENY TOTS
2+ YEARS OF AGE AND REQUIRING ASSISTANCE FROM PARENT/GUARDIAN TO COMPLETE TASKS
This class is designed for parent involvement to provide encouragement and reassurance and is the perfect introduction to classes at The Movement Bothy. We would encourage those interested in our Tots classes to attend this class first particularly if their child is not used to following instructions or is particularly shy or lacking a little in confidence as it will allow you to be by their side.
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This class is a Pay As You Go class and does not require a Movement Bothy membership.
TOUGH MONKEES
FOR TOTS
3-5 YEARS OF AGE AND ABLE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN A CLASS SETTING
This class is designed for independent participation, with games and activities and obstacle courses designed to develop not only movement skills but also independence, independent thinking and resilience. It is also where we introduce our journal system.
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The Tough Monkees Tots Journal allows participants to collect stickers for practicing different movement skills each week, as well as collecting bonus stickers for trying new activities or foods outwith Tough Monkees Tots classes. As children collect stickers they earn themselves Tough Monkees prizes
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This class is a Pay As You Go class and does not require a Movement Bothy membership.
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TOUGH MONKEES FOR ADVENTURERS
PRIMARY 1 - PRIMARY 3
This class builds on from the Tough Monkees for Tots classes. At this stage the games and activities are designed to develop not only movement skills but they also aim to develop various "brain" skills in the following categories: Letters and words; Maths and counting; Health and nutrition; Anatomy; Focus and impulse control; and Pattern, shapes and comparisons.
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We also work on developing "character" skills broken down into the following categories: Bravery and positive self talk; Communication and teamwork; Confidence and independence; Helpfulness and giving back; Grit and growth mindset and Mindfulness and gratitude.
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The Tough Monkees Adventurers Journal allows participants to collect stickers for practicing different movement skills each week, as well as track progress in movement challenges. As children collect stickers they can earn themselves Tough Monkees prizes
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This class is booked by term and requires a Movement Bothy membership.
TOUGH MONKEES FOR EXPLORERS
PRIMARY 4 - PRIMARY 6
The final level of the Tough Monkees syllabus is for Explorers. Participants continue to work on a different Basic Movement Skill each week as well as working through the different "Brain" and "Character" focuses. At this stage participants begin to add in more specific strength based exercises working through four stages of journals: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each stage has different exercises to complete, and takes roughly 36 classes to complete, and will have them ready to progress to other programmes at The Movement Bothy in Primary 7.
TOUGH MONKEES OBSTACLE COURSE
PRIMARY 1 - PRIMARY 7
The Tough Monkees Obstacle Course is designed for Primary School aged children and is designed to challenge Basic Movement skills including, balancing, climbing, swinging and jumping as well as being FUN!!
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The Tough Monkees Obstacle Course can be hired for events, such as school fairs, highland games and festivals. Get in touch for more information.