Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) is important for early childhood because it helps shape positive characters such as mutual cooperation, diversity, and independence from an early age through project-based activities. This study aims to explore the impact of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) on early childhood development from a progressivism philosophy perspective. Using thematic methods, analysis was conducted on the results of interviews from focus group discussions (FGD) involving several kindergarten teachers. The results of the study identified three main themes, namely the impact of P5 on children's development, implementation strategies, and challenges in implementing P5. Based on the progressivism perspective, P5 emphasizes the active learning process through real experiences, social interactions, and collaboration, which are in accordance with the principles of progressivism in education. This program has proven effective in developing the five aspects of child development such as cognitive, social emotional, religious moral values, language, and motor skills. However, the success of P5 is greatly influenced by teacher understanding and the involvement of external parties. © 2025 Author(s).
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