Preschoolers, especially girls, know how to get what they want through less obvious ways than physical aggression. A few tactics common to "mean girls":

Not allowing a specific child to play with the group.

Demanding other children not play with a specific child.

Threatening to not play with a child unless certain needs/demands are met.

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Refusing to listen to someone they are mad at. They may even cover their ears.

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