Key Information for Parents
Age-Appropriate Activities
Monkeynastix classes are carefully designed for different age groups, typically from 1 to 8 years old, ensuring activities are suited to each child’s developmental stage. Classes blend exercise with play, keeping kids engaged and excited about physical activity.
Qualified Instructors:
Our instructors are trained and certified to guide children safely through each activity, focusing on individual attention and creating a supportive environment. Safety is a top priority, and instructors ensure all exercises are age-appropriate and conducted safely.
Well-Rounded Benefits
- Physical Development: Classes improve flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance, supporting children’s physical growth.
- Cognitive Skills: Exercises include problem-solving, memory games, and pattern recognition, boosting mental development.
- Social Skills: Children work with peers, build confidence, and learn teamwork and socialization, helping them grow socially.
Progressive Learning
Each Monkeynastix session builds upon the previous, allowing children to progress at their own pace and develop both foundational and advanced skills. This gradual approach ensures each child feels successful and motivated.
Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles
Beyond physical skills, Monkeynastix encourages kids to view exercise as fun, instilling a love for movement that can contribute to lifelong healthy habits. Through classes, they learn the importance of regular physical activity, resilience, and trying new things.
Inclusive and Fun Environment
We emphasize a non-competitive atmosphere, where each child is celebrated for their efforts. The program is designed to be inclusive and welcoming, ensuring all children feel comfortable to participate and enjoy.
WHOLE BODY MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES
The ability to differentiate between and control the two
sides of the body
The ability to perceive and discern direction.
The ability to let the eyes, hands and feet work together.
The ability of the visual system to co-ordinate the information received through the eyes to control, guide and direct the hands in the accomplishment of a given task.
The ability of the visual system to co-ordinate the information received through the eyes to control, guide and direct the feet in the accomplishment of a given task
The awareness that the body is divided into 2 lateral halves.
The development, movement and control of the small muscles in the body.
The development, movement and control of the large muscles in the body
the image one has of one’s body.
The ability of the one side of the body to cross over to the other side by moving across the centre line of the body.
The hidden sense in the ear that tells you how your body is positioned in relation to gravity.
The hidden sense in the joints that tells the brain where your limbs are in relation to each other in
space. This allows for automation of regular motor functions i.e. walking, riding a bicycle, etc.
Knowing where I am in relation to the space around me.
The ability to sense a shift in the relationship in the body parts that alter one’s balance and the ability to adjust rapidly according to these changes.
The total body movement in which the body is propelled from one point to another.
Muscle movements in which force is important to control or influence an object skilfully.
Good general health and fitness. Being able to maintain an activity for a period of time.
The ability to plan ahead how to move and control your body and make decisions beforehand.
Learning to know your body , limbs and where they are.
WHY YOU SHOULD ENROLL WITH US
Industry Experience
We have 22 years Experience and we are seen as the pioneers of movement education in SA & international
Our Instructors
All our Instructors are qualified through the monkeynastix Instructor program
Our creative and engaging approach
Our creative and engaging approach to movement encourages children to learn and develop in a fun and safe environment!
The ABCs of movement
The ABCs of movement: Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed are essential to your child’s development.
Integrating physical activity in children’s lives
Integrating physical activity in children’s lives is essential for creating a foundation of movement and activity that they will carry with them throughout the rest of their lives.
5 MAIN REASONS TO CHOOSE US
