The big interior paint job is coming up and you need to figure out what to do with the kids. How will you ever get the new coat of paint up on the walls with the little ones running under foot?

The best way to get the job done while keeping the kids entertained is to get them involved in the project. Find a way for your kids to contribute on painting day. Explain to them how to use a brush or roller and set up an area in the room for them to help paint. Show them the right motions to use for applying paint to the walls and then give them a designated square on the wall which will become their area of painting. (Just be sure to cover the floor under that area as you can’t count on your kids being very neat with the paint).

By providing a role for your kids to play in the painting of the room you will not only keep them busy and entertained, allowing you to complete your painting project, but you will provide your children with a sense of self-worth allowing them a chance to have some fun while at the same time helping you to finish the job.

For more ideas on getting your kids involved, check out this great article on painting with kids.