Leikki
Leikki is a Finnish noun meaning "play." It designates voluntary, enjoyable activities undertaken for recreation, exploration, or creative expression. Leikki can be solitary or social, imaginative or rule-based, and may involve physical activity, storytelling, or symbolic use of objects.
Types of leikki include free play, which is spontaneous and unscripted; pretend or symbolic play, where children
In child development, leikki is recognized as a fundamental medium for learning. Through play, children practice
Educational contexts: In Finland and other education systems that value play, early childhood education places leikki