Kwanzaa for kids activities: how do you explain 7 Principles of Kwanzaa for kids? We'll use fun Kwanzaa lesson plans, crafts and holiday ideas for the week-long celebration of pan-African culture to understand and honor African and African American heritage with food, traditions, children's books and more! Great if you've been wondering how do you teach kids about Kwanzaa, looking for all about holidays lesson plans, or winter ideas for kids.