DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjahss.2026.v14i06.003

Pages: 228-234

Childhood is a significant developmental stage marked by the gradual development of a child’s cognitive abilities, social skills, and personality. In this stage, play serves as a natural medium for learning, exploration and social interaction. According to Vygotsky, Froebel, and Bruner, play involves imagination, problem-solving, and social skills. This study to determine the relationship between children’s play and creativity. It also explores the influence of play on children’s creativity. Other studies demonstrated that a positive, significant relationship exists between play and creativity, and that play significantly influences children's creativity. As play is essential to children’s development, it means play is essential for children's development. Therefore, providing education through play-based learning and activity-based teaching, learning methods within educational institutions is essential to promoting children's creativity and overall development.