What is a key physical development characteristic of preschool children (3 to 6 years)?

The characteristic that preschool children experience is primarily associated with an increase in height while having a more moderate weight gain. During this developmental stage, children typically undergo growth spurts that result in noticeable increases in height. However, their weight gain does not match the rapid increases seen in earlier toddler stages. This growth pattern is indicative of their changing proportions as they transition from toddlerhood to more balanced proportions typical of early childhood. This growth dynamic reflects the way children evolve physically as their motor skills and coordination are also developing, allowing them to engage in more physical activities and refining their movements, further affirming the focus on height rather than substantial weight gain during these years.