Claims extracted
23
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
4%
1 of 23 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
66/100
New York Post's corrections and
hedging, across everything collected from it. Not a measure of accuracy.
Outlets on this story
1
Education
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
I’d read many of the studies — and still, I wasn’t totally convinced.
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I → read → studies
Time and time again, research has shown that LEGO bricks can give kids a real leg up with their learning skills.
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bricks → show → skills
Last year, researchers from Loughborough University and the University of Surrey found that incorporating LEGO building blocks into kids’ daily school curriculum can improve their math and spatial abilities.
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incorporating → find → abilities
I’d heard for years why parents loved them, but I was still skeptical — that is, until I started watching my own toddler play with them.
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toddler → hear → them
When she turned three, she started getting totally zoned in on her creations, and I could actually see her brain working in real-time.
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brain → turn → time
I started to get the hype, and now I see why so many parents order them in bulk.
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parents → start → bulk
As a shopping writer, I know that October Prime Day is probably the best time to buy LEGOs — but technically you don’t have to wait.
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you → know → LEGOs
The best-selling classic LEGO set is already almost 50% off on Amazon for just $33, and in my opinion, it’s totally worth it if you’re looking for the best place to start.
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you → sell → place
For even more deals, don’t forget to circle back on Oct. 6 and 7 when the shopping event kicks off.
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event → forget → Oct.
And, bonus points: LEGOs are one of the few toys that actually keep my daughter entertained long enough for me to get some chores done around the house (a double win for parents).
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chores → keep → parents
The best-selling classic box is packed with different types of toy windows and doors, two green baseplates and six tires with wheel rims — so kiddos have enough bricks for hours of playtime.
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kiddos → sell → playtime
I’m not the only parent who has noticed the difference with LEGOs.
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who → ’m → LEGOs
“My son has ADHD and ODD,” one reviewer shared.
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reviewer → have → ADHD
“LEGOs have been a major tool we have used to teach following directions in a non-abrasive way.
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we → use → way
They also allow him to not only follow directions and feel proud of what he accomplished, but the opportunities are endless.
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opportunities → allow → what
They added that with this set, he can either build something specific or create something one-of-a-kind.
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he → add → kind
“He cannot and will not sit still for anything else, but LEGOs keep him occupied long enough for me to actually get things done while also helping him learn and use his imagination,” they said.
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they → sit → imagination
Thousands of other parents echo the exact same sentiment: this LEGO set is a game-changer for parents and a blast for kiddos.
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set → echo → kiddos
At this rare discount, it’s a hard-to-beat deal and easily the best place to kickstart your kid’s LEGO collection.
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it → ’ → collection
more lego deals
This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Journalist.
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article → write → Salemann
As a Gen Z first-time mother of one, Miska tests baby, maternity and postpartum products ranging from stylish new kids clothes to long-trusted diaper brands with her daughter.
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Miska → test → daughter
She evaluates baby- and mom-approved products for practicality and quality, and consults medical and parenting experts to weigh in on safe ingredients, usage and more.
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She → evaluate → ingredients
Before arriving at the Post, she covered the lifestyle and consumer verticals for the U.S. Sun.
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she → arrive → Sun
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