<![CDATA[Limited integration of emotional recognition and problem solving among elementary school students in rural settings provided the basis for this community service activity. The program focused on strengthening students’ abilities to recognize, understand, express, and manage emotions while developing systematic problem-solving skills. A qualitative descriptive approach was implemented at SD Negeri 11 IV Koto Aur Malintang, Padang Pariaman Regency, on June 19, 2026, involving 20 students from grades III–V. The activities consisted of interactive material delivery, question-and-answer sessions, discussions, case studies, and simple exercises related to students’ everyday experiences. Evaluation was conducted through direct observation and question-and-answer sessions based on four emotional recognition indicators and four problem solving indicators. Seventeen of the 20 participants (±85%) actively responded to questions, while all discussion groups successfully completed the assigned simple cases. Students demonstrated the ability to recognize emotions and their triggers, express feelings appropriately, apply simple emotion-management strategies, identify problems, generate alternatives, select solutions, and evaluate subsequent steps. The activity also produced an educational banner as a visual medium that can be used sustainably by the school. Integrating emotional recognition and problem solving contributed to strengthening students’ emotional awareness, decision-making, constructive conflict resolution, character, and life skills. Thus, participatory and contextual socialization is a relevant strategy for developing emotional and problem-solving competencies among elementary school students.]]>
