Margaret and Rachel McMillan

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Margaret and Rachel McMillan were early childhood education pioneers in England who focused on health issues in their teaching practices. They emphasized the importance of clean and safe learning environments, as well as healthy nutrition and physical exercise for young children.

Answer: B 
 Margaret and Rachel McMillan are also recognized for developing the concept of kindergarten and introducing "circle time" into early childhood education. They believed that group activities and socialization were important for children's development.

Answer: C 
 While Margaret and Rachel McMillan were not physicians, they did establish an education program in the slums of London that focused on promoting children's health and welfare. They believed in educating the whole child, which included physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Answer: D 
 Margaret and Rachel McMillan did not develop the first Montessori school in Germany. This credit goes to Maria Montessori, who developed the Montessori method of education in Italy during the early 1900s.