Hatch Canada's Free 90 Minute Trial Class

Peter Kuperman is the founder and CEO of Hatch Canada, a Toronto-based learning center dedicated to teaching children the wonders and value of computer coding and knowledge, from computer fundamentals to learning actual coding languages like JavaScript and Python. Peter Kuperman says he loves watching Hatch Canada’s students become engaged in the learning process as they build up a portfolio of projects.

Hatch Canada offers a free 90-minute trial session for prospective students. This helps them and their parents determine whether Hatch is a good fit for their interests and circumstances. In addition to providing potential students the chance to experience the Hatch community and coaches firsthand, the free trial is used to teach students their first few lines of code. This enables them to create three to four projects to show off to their friends. As an added benefit, every trial student receives a permanent account to Hatch’s online learning platform. 

Since Hatch provides the laptops, prospective students only need to bring their energy and creativity. To learn more about Hatch Canada and its free 90-minute trial, visit hatchcanada.com.

Advice for Cycling with Young Children

As the founder and CEO of Hatch Canada, Peter Kuperman has dedicated himself to creating tools, toys, and teaching programs that can be used to communicate to children how to code. Peter Kuperman also regularly takes bike rides with his family. 

Parents cycling with young children need to be aware of much more than their own safety.

Most riders opt to use a chariot that attaches to the back of their bicycle when taking along young children. You need to ensure the chariot is stable and offers shelter to the child. This is especially important on hot days.

With your chariot in place, focus on riding safely at all times. Obey the rules of the road and take things slowly. Sharp turns should be avoided and your child should have on a well-fitted helmet at all times.

Finally, make yourself as noticeable to others as possible by wearing high visibility clothing. Dress your child in similar, as well, and make sure the chariot can be seen easily. Avoid riding at night, as this places young children at risk.

SOS Children's Villages to Use New Emergency Response Tool

Peter Kuperman is the founder and CEO of Hatch Canada in Toronto, which helps children build skills for the 21st century by teaching them how to code. Outside of his professional life, Peter Kuperman supports various charitable organizations such as SOS Children’s Villages.

SOS Children’s Villages recently announced that it will make use of DHL Resilience 360 to help frame its emergency response efforts across the globe. DHL Resilience 360 is a risk-management initiative that tracks numerous factors that can affect logistics such as disasters, both natural and man-made. Utilizing this technology to track incidents such as earthquakes and floods will help SOS Children’s Villages prevent its operations from being disrupted and can help the organization form better response plans.

Through DHL Resilience 360, SOS Children’s Village will be sent real-time alerts about these disasters in order to ascertain their risk based on the vicinity of the event. They also will have access to satellite imagery to help accurately pinpoint the specific areas that need help and how they can best reach them.

Improving Math Skills

Entrepreneur Peter Kuperman started Hatch Canada in 2014 after finding inspiration during his time with Khan Academy. Still serving as the CEO and founder of the company, he strives to teach children about coding and computer science. Peter Kuperman has had a head for math since his youth and spent a great deal of time reading and learning about the subject.

Math is a difficult subject for many individuals, but there are several ways children, teens, and adults can improve their math skills. 

The first step is to master some of the basics, such as common multiplication sums or equations. By using flashcards or just practicing, individuals improve their knowledge of these math fundamentals. This allows them to do math better in their head without taking up too much time. 

Next, learners must understand the basic math concepts. While memorizing the fundamentals is helpful, these basics turn into useless drills when a student does not know the concepts behind them.

Third, as people learn about math fundamentals, concepts, and complexities, they must take the time to master each topic before moving on. When behind in math, is it normal for pupils to rush through everything they have missed. However, this does not promote learning. Mastering each concept builds a solid foundation to expand knowledge upon and makes future concepts easier to grasp. 

Finally, as an individual practices, he or she should write everything down neatly to improve memory. They should also seek out help when they need it. Practice is the key to learning about these various topics, but incorrect practice can actually delay the learning process.

Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Swimming

The founder of Hatch Canada, Peter Kuperman develops programs for children who are interested in the fundamentals of computer science. Despite his rigorous schedule as a businessman, Peter Kuperman makes time for physical wellness. One of his preferred activities is swimming.

Swimming as a form of exercise benefits not only in physical health but also in mental health. Among these benefits are:

1. Reduced inflammation. In addition to its cardiovascular benefits, swimming reduces inflammation that can cause atherosclerosis--a condition wherein fatty materials clog the arteries.

2. Increased muscle mass. A study conducted on men who underwent a swimming program for two months showed an increase in arm muscles, particularly in the triceps region.

3. Improved exercise-induced asthma. Most people with asthma find it difficult to exercise. Swimming, however, improves lung performance and alleviates symptoms of asthma.

4. Lowered stress and depression rates. This calming and meditative exercise has the capacity to reverse brain damage due to stress. This process is called hippocampal neurogenesis.

New Global Initiative Seeks to Achieve Equality for Girls and Women

Peter Kuperman founded and serves as CEO of Hatch Canada, a company focused on teaching children the skill of coding. A former volunteer with Khan Academy and member of Full Circle Fund, Peter Kuperman currently supports such charitable efforts as Plan International’s Because I Am a Girl campaign.

Because I Am a Girl is based on the belief that all girls have the right to lead, learn, decide, and thrive in society. Recently, Plan International joined with such groups as the International Women’s Health Coalition, the ONE Campaign, and KPMG to better serve girls and women around the world. 

The joint initiative seeks to accomplish the goals laid out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), or Global Goals. Through the initiative, the participating organizations will have access to qualitative and quantitative data that will allow for better monitoring of the progress of achieving equality for girls and women. Agreed upon in 2015 at the United Nations, the goals will be implemented over the next 15 years.

In many countries, data about how girls and women are treated is incomplete or nonexistent. With access to improved data, the initiative will have the ability to uncover “invisible” girls and hold governments more accountable for promises they make regarding increased rights and opportunities for women.

SOS Children’s Villages on Helping Earthquake Survivors in Nepal

Hatch Canada founder and CEO Peter Kuperman received a degree in finance and computer engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. At Hatch Canada, Peter Kuperman supports other charitable causes such as SOS Children’s Villages.

SOS Children’s Villages is a global child-centered federation that is working to protect children by preventing family breakdown and by providing care to at-risk children. Its international network composed of 117 members from different countries, including Nepal.

The Nepal chapter of SOS Children’s Villages has been working hard since the earthquake that struck the country in April 2015. It has since taken up several challenges, including the building of child-friendly spaces, reuniting children with their families, and providing humanitarian support.

More than that, SOS Children's Villages is also involved in rebuilding schools. The damage the earthquake has done to schools was enough to cause them to miss out on valuable class time. Through the organization's efforts, over 10,000 students have been given provided with the resources to help the students – especially graduating students – in their schooling.