Play is the main activity of children in preschool. Through play activities, children develop in many aspects, including thinking, especially creative thinking for children 5-6 through games. folk play. This article addresses awareness of the role and importance of developing thinking, especially creative thinking, for children. The article presents the results of a survey of the current status of awareness, the ability to develop thinking, the ability to develop creative thinking and identifies the causes and some factors affecting the ability to develop creative thinking. of children 5 - 6 years old through folk games in preschool.