Interest plays a crucial role in human life. According to psychologists, interest and perception are closely related. In order for cognitive processes to be effective, there must be a level of interest in the subject. On the other hand, play activities have advantages in stimulating children’s interest in using household items. When children have symbols and know how to use objects, it creates favorable conditions for them to role-play and act in accordance with the roles they take on in simulating daily adult activities. The article proposes measures to stimulate interest in using household items for 3-4 year old children during play activities.