Five effective ways for young children to use technology in the classroom are outlined: 1) Making graphs helps children connect abstract and concrete concepts and shows their understanding. 2) Using digital tools like microscopes and photos encourages exploration and conversation. 3) Having children create stories in pictures and words makes writing exciting and helps them feel involved. 4) Writing, recording, and revisiting their work captures the learning process and reinforces it. 5) Sharing and documenting learning starts good conversations and develops oral language skills.