Instill a love of reading in special-education students and/or English Language Learners in grades K--2 using Get Ready, Read! This 240-page interactive resource systematically breaks down phonics and reduces the pace to help struggling readers comprehend first words. It covers more than 150 word families, and each chapter includes phonogram lists, clip art, word cards, and phonemic-awareness and decoding activities. Circle-time lessons introduce small groups of words with exercises, songs, games, and learning aids. Activities and games provide follow-up practice. The book supports NAEYC and NCTE standards.