They like to ______ about others, but they don’t realize it’s hurtful.
gossip
Sam worked hard to do his homework, but a group of kids kept threatening to destroy his project. He felt scared and anxious. The principal didn’t let them get away with it.
Sam felt scared due to threats, but the school took action.
Some students like to ______ others by saying mean things about their families.
tease
Tom felt sad and embarrassed when some classmates teased him about his glasses. They played jokes on him every day, which made him feel unwanted. His teacher let him talk about it with the class.
Tom was bullied and allowed to speak up about it to feel better.
Sometimes bullies ______ to post embarrassing photos online if you don't do what they say.
threaten
The school let the students create posters about kindness. Jake felt proud when he made one about stopping gossip. He hoped it would make others feel more respected.
Jake used a school project to promote kindness and fight gossip.
The twins always ______ each other during lunch, pretending it’s funny.
play jokes on
We should never ______ people behind their backs and spread rumors.
gossip
Mark made a funny video of his friend tripping and shared it online. His friend felt humiliated and angry. Their teacher explained that jokes can hurt people’s feelings.
Mark learned that playing jokes on others can cause emotional pain.
Sophie used to tease other kids to feel better about herself. But one day, a teacher made her realize how hurtful it was. She felt guilty and promised to do better.
Sophie stopped teasing others after realizing it caused harm.
After being teased at school, Nora didn’t want to go back. Her dad let her stay home for a day to rest and feel safe. She felt comforted knowing someone cared.
Nora felt comforted when her dad let her take a break after being teased.
I don’t like to ______ my brother, but he keeps taking my things!
fight with
Maya was angry because people were gossiping about her online. She didn’t know what to do, but her older sister made her tell an adult. After that, the bullying finally stopped.
Maya ended online bullying by telling an adult with her sister’s help.
It’s not okay to ______ someone just because they look different.
threaten
When you ______ someone’s feelings, you may make them feel very hurt.
tease
Lucas always tried to ignore the bullies, but they kept threatening him. One day, they made him feel so frustrated that he cried. His friend let him know it was okay to show feelings.
Lucas struggled with bullying until a friend supported his feelings.
Emma felt left out when her classmates ignored her during group work. They didn’t let her join in the conversation or help with the project. It made her feel useless and lonely.
Emma felt lonely when her classmates excluded her.
Lena didn’t want to fight with her best friend, but the gossip others spread made her angry. She tried to ignore the mean comments but couldn't stop thinking about them. Her mom made her talk to a counselor, and it helped.
Gossip hurt Lena’s friendship, but counseling helped her manage her feelings.
If you ______ someone every day, it becomes bullying, not just playing.
tease
Ben tries to ______ the mean comments, but it still makes him feel bad.
ignore
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