Health-Medical-Syringe Interface-Arrows-Synchronize Interface-Calendar-Mark Interface-Setting-Tool-Box Interface-Time-Clock-Circle Interface-Time-Hour-Glass Interface-Time-Three Interface-Validation-Check Mail-Chat-Bubble-Oval-Question hair injection laser scalpel skin stars tag Diamond Gold Ring body clock question-mark mpf-exit-arrow Lifted Logic Web Design in Kansas City clock location phone play check_box_outline_blank check_box chevron-down chevron-left chevron-right chevron-up facebook instagram google plus pinterest radio_button_checked radio_button_unchecked twitter linkedin youtube arrow-up send arrow-right man woman plus remove chat calendar close Down-Copy Up-Copy right left right-1 down-arrow-home right-arrow-long star play-update tiktok play-loop pause-loop down-arrow

Youth Aerial Yoga and Occupational Therapy

  • Shop Hammocks
  • Text (913) 289-0055
  • Contact
Mindful Child Wellness
  • Mindful Child Wellness
  • Who We Are
    Learn More About Us
    • Our Story
    • Meet the Team
  • What We Do
    Learn More About What We Do
    • Kid’s Aerial Yoga Classes
    • Occupational Therapy for Kids
    • Kid’s Yoga Teacher Training
  • Parties and Camps
    • Camps
    • Summer Camps for Special Needs
    • Birthday Parties
    • Kid’s Night Out
    • Girl Scouts
    • Workshops
  • Sign Up For A Trial Class
  • Program Match Tool
  • Share on Facebook
  • Click to share on Twitter
  • Click to share on Pinterest
Share

Cariboo Yoga for Children

Children LOVE to play Cranium Cariboo.

Cariboo Yoga is a fantastic way to incorporate visual supports and take your child on an island themed adventure. Experiential play is an enjoyable way for young children to learn different concepts such as ABC’s, numbers, shapes, colors and YOGA for children.

What is Cariboo?

Cranium Cariboo is a magical treasure hunt game designed especially for young children. Each turn allows children to unlock secret doors, and even discover hidden treasures. The bottom of the box is the game itself, with three chutes along the top that the balls are dropped into and three rows of flip-up panels that are decorated with various colored objects. Players draw cards (or not, they can just pick a panel), match them to a panel, flip up the panel, and hope there is a ball underneath it. Once all six balls are recovered a treasure chest pops open and gameplay can begin anew.

What are the Benefits?

Children learn academic concepts such as matching letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. Cariboo is versatile in that therapists or teachers can choose what concepts they want children to learn by easily switching out the cards. Children practice sharing and turn-taking by passing the key with each turn. The visual and tactile components are perfect for children with special needs.

Add a Yoga Twist to it.

  • Choose yoga poses and/or breathing exercises you want your child to learn.
  • Print and cut the poses to fit the Cariboo board.
  • Before starting the game, read a simple social story that describes the rules and the number of breaths each yoga pose will be held. With younger children start with approximately 3-5 breaths per pose, gradually build to 10 breaths.
  • Count the breaths out loud with each pose.
  • Before the child can unlock the door to see if a treasure ball is hidden inside, he must do the pose. While holding the yoga pose, state the name of the pose several times so the name is associated with the pose. For example, if you are in down dog, say statements such as “I’m a happy dog.” or Let’s wag our dog tails.”
  • When your child finds a ball, he places it in the tide pool.  Once all 6 balls are in the tide pool, the treasure chest opens and the game is over.

Good to Know:

  • Rounds of Cariboo Yoga last about 10 to 15 minutes, great for young children’s attention spans.
  • Cranium doesn’t make Cariboo any longer, you’ll need to search for it in thrift stores and online used market places.
  • The game should come with a Cariboo Island game board, six treasure balls, two sets of cards (beginner & advanced), one key, and a treasure chest. The beauty of this game is you can change the cards to whatever you want your child to work on.  At Mindful Child, we have cards for sensory, yoga, breathing, and primitive reflexes.

Once you find Cariboo, your child will love every minute of playing it. Cranium Cariboo is a great way to introduce new concepts or even occupational therapy exercises in a play-based manner.  When children play they are more engaged and more apt to benefit from the experience.

 

 

 

< Previous Post
View All Posts
Next Post >
Mindful Child Wellness
Explore
  • Blog
  • Newsletter Sign Up
  • Our Story
  • Class Schedule
  • Teacher Training

Address

7830 State Line Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208

Phone

913-289-0055

Hours

Monday: 12PM – 7 PM

Tue-Fri: 1PM – 7PM

Saturday: 10AM – 3PM

Sunday: Closed

Resources
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Insurance
  • Privacy Policy
Mindful Child Wellness 2025. All rights reserved Web Design in Kansas City by Lifted Logic