The concept of emergent literacy presents the view that from the time they are born, young children develop their knowledge about language and literacy through their sociocultural interactions with others. Emergent literacy encompasses knowledge about the alphabet, letter sounds, words, and language, and such skills are predictive of future reading, writing, and spelling ability. The significance of cultural context, language background, and social interactions experienced by young children within their homes, preschools, and communities cannot be underestimated. These experiences help shape children's unique learning journeys, especially within this hybrid world of the digital and non-digital. Using quality assessment and providing individualized feedback to children on their emergent literacy growth is vital for learning success. Several advantages can be gained when using digital tools to assess emergent literacy skills such as increased efficiency in test administration, ability to personalize digital assessments to meet young children's specific preferences, and a potentially more enjoyable experience for children because they are user friendly and touch based. Digital assessment tools and methods should be practical and age appropriate, reflect development and abilities, and view young children as lifelong learners. This article offers five approaches that are important to consider when using digital tools to assess emergent literacy skills in young children.