Play is a social activity that takes many shapes and forms. It is researched from various perspectives that highlight its multiple functions and potentials. Play is strongly associated with children’s activities and childhood, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Article 31) states that play should have a central place in the life and education of children, as it is important for their development, learning and well-being. It also has a prominent position in early childhood education in Sweden, where the intrinsic value of play (including free play) is emphasized and acknowledged (Curriculum for the Preschool, Skolverket, 2019).