Creativity is considered as a capacity by which it is created and expressed with the aim of reshaping the material or idea, or the process by which a problem is solved. Creative people often find alternative ways to solve problems. Creativity in children can be described as an ability that is encouraged by respecting their ideas and advocating for personal expression. It is important to recognize and encourage children's creativity in different ways. There are many ways to encourage children's creativity, and one of them is children's play. Through play, children explore and discover the world around them and adopt new knowledge and concepts. Also, imagination is associated with play as another significant part of the impact on creativity in a child. A big role in encouraging creativity belongs to kindergarten teachers. By behaving responsibly and consciously with children, an encouraging approach and creating an atmosphere in which the child will feel safe and confident, the educator creates an environment that can provide a different and unique way of thinking and the opportunity to create and express creativity. A preschool child should have a free spirit, be able to play freely and express everything he thinks at that moment. It is the job of the adult to monitor the game, provide a safe environment and encourage further development. At the same time, educators as well as parents should accept children's ideas without intervention and the imposition of their own ideas and opinions, and in joint cooperation enable and encourage creativity in children. The aim of this paper is to emphasize the importance of recognizing and encouraging children's creativity through play