Video clips often use humor to help students remember the concepts that are being taught. A fun addition to this program is that the students can choose a desktop theme. Instead of fancy notebooks with designer colors and styles, the student chooses a computer desktop that appeals to them. Choices include making the desktop look like chocolate candy, a basketball court, a piano, pastel colors, etc. This theme carries over to the grading of lessons, for example, when the student chooses the basketball theme, a referee indicates when a wrong answer is given.
Students can also listen to speeches or poetry with clear narration.
Spelling words are spoken in the Vocabulocity game. Parents and students can type 'sticky note' messages expressing instructions, questions or concerns about individual questions or lessons. This is handy if the student needs help when the parent is not immediately available. Families with many children may be surprised to find that S.O.S. Curriculum is limited to only five students per computer. Families that are considering using S.O.S. for more than five students, regardless of the grade level or subject material, will find this to be a frustration.